epic

a disaster of epic proportions

A catastrophe. Often used figuratively. Meteorologists have been predicting that the hurricane will be a disaster of epic proportions for us because we're so close to the coast. Oh, my attempt to ask Addison to the dance was a disaster of epic proportions—I could only squeak out a few incoherent words before turning completely red and running away. Her dance routine in the talent show was a disaster of epic proportions. We all felt embarrassed for her!

See also: disaster, epic, of, proportion

epic fail

An especially big or embarrassing blunder. I can't believe I called the CEO by the wrong name! What an epic fail. I tried to bake a cake for my sister's birthday, but I accidentally used salt instead of sugar. Epic fail. A: "Guess what? I was telling Tyler I have a crush on Caroline, and then I turned around, and she was standing right behind us. Mortifying." B: "Ugh, epic fail."

See also: epic, fail

of epic proportions

1. Extremely large and powerful in scale. Meteorologists have been predicting that the hurricane will be a disaster of epic proportions for us because we're so close to the coast.

2. To an extreme or incredible degree. Oh, my attempt to ask Addison to the dance was a failure of epic proportions—I could only squeak out a few incoherent words before turning completely red and running away. The film will be an adventure of epic proportions for viewers of all ages!

See also: epic, of, proportion

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disaster of epic proportions

Cliché a very large disaster. (Often jocular.) The earthquake was responsible for a disaster of epic proportions. Your late arrival caused a disaster of epic proportions.

See also: disaster, epic, of, proportion

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