Phr V
cock up
cocks, cocking, cocked
cock up (sth) or cock (sth) up
British & Australian slang to spoil something by making a mistake or by doing something stupidHe had one very simple job to do and he managed to cock it up totally.
cock-up
noun British & Australian slangWe're being watched by an audience of millions so I don't want any cock-ups.