He made pigs and whistles of the kitchen while cooking dinner.
make pigs and whistles of
idiomTo ruin (something); to make a severe mess of (something).
The new manager made pigs and whistles of the project by ignoring the team's advice and changing the schedule.
Despite his extensive experience, the architect made pigs and whistles of the structural design, leading to significant delays and budget overruns.
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bells and whistles
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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if pigs had wings
Never.
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it takes all kinds to make a world
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity.