I really dropped a bollock when I sent that email to the wrong person.
drop a bollock
idiomTo make a mistake.
The project was going perfectly until the manager dropped a bollock and deleted all the important files.
Despite his years of experience in the field, he dropped a bollock during the final presentation, which ultimately cost the firm the lucrative contract.
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a short drop and a sudden stop
A fall to one's death by hanging.
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don't drop the soap
Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.
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drop a bomb
Alternative form of drop a bombshell.
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drop a bombshell
To announce surprising or alarming information suddenly and without warning.
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drop a brick
To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.
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drop a dime
To make a telephone call.
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drop a hint
To reveal a clue or hint about something.
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drop a log
To defecate.