pear-shaped
US /ˈperˌʃeɪpt/
UK /ˈperˌʃeɪpt/
1.
birnenförmig
having the rounded shape of a pear
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The vase was distinctly pear-shaped.
Die Vase war deutlich birnenförmig.
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She had a slightly pear-shaped figure.
Sie hatte eine leicht birnenförmige Figur.
2.
schiefgehen, gescheitert
(of a plan or situation) having gone badly wrong; failed
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The whole project went pear-shaped when the funding was cut.
Das ganze Projekt ging schief, als die Finanzierung gekürzt wurde.
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Their plans for the holiday went completely pear-shaped due to bad weather.
Ihre Urlaubspläne gingen wegen schlechten Wetters völlig schief.