train wreck



train wreck

1. A major or total failure, disaster, or catastrophe. This project has become an absolute train wreck. We've wasted so much time and money already, I don't know how we'll make up the losses. Despite a stellar cast, the film turned out to be a real train wreck.
2. A person whose life is a complete mess or is in total disarray. I don't know about my relationship with Kevin. He's a bit of a train wreck, between you and me.
See also: train, wreck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GunturGOON-toorIndonesian
Bean[bi:n]
EberhardE-ber-hahrt (German)German, Ancient Germanic
RaÚLra-OOLSpanish
Anielkaahn-YEL-kahPolish
Coley['kəuli]