goat rope

Definition

A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.

Etymology

Derived from goat roper

Example Sentences

• "Never did find out what happened in July, but that was a goat rope that was poorly coordinated."
• "What a goat rope! The fact that we had to appear three different times was certainly an indicator things were going poorly for the prosecution."
• "“How far up does this little goat rope go?” Sarge asked. “As far as we know, all the way to the commander in chief.”"