pear-shaped
US /ˈperˌʃeɪpt/
UK /ˈperˌʃeɪpt/
1.
em forma de pera
having the rounded shape of a pear
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The vase was distinctly pear-shaped.
O vaso era distintamente em forma de pera.
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She had a slightly pear-shaped figure.
Ela tinha uma figura ligeiramente em forma de pera.
2.
dar errado, falhar
(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.
Todo o projeto deu errado quando o financiamento foi cortado.
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Their plans for the holiday went completely pear-shaped due to bad weather.
Os planos deles para as férias deram completamente errado devido ao mau tempo.