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?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

If a repair is a bodge job, it looks rushed or sloppy. I show you how to use this kind of criticism politely in online English lessons with a British native speaker. You might also like sketchy. Find out more here.