Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Bodge Job

What does it mean?

A job done badly or carelessly.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

To criticise poor-quality repairs, work, or projects.

Examples

Example 1: The shelf fell off—what a bodge job!

Example 2: Don’t do a bodge job; take your time.

Question for you

Have you ever done a bit of a bodge job on something?