A Spanish slang term used to refer to the act of ruining something or failing miserably. It often refers to a situation or a plan that has gone completely wrong.
Examples
- Spanish: Planeamos una sorpresa para su cumpleaños, pero se nos fue al bombo cuando se enteró antes de tiempo.
- English: We planned a surprise for his birthday, but it all went pear-shaped when he found out ahead of time.