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Definition

Someone or something that is disorganized, incompetent, fundamentally flawed or unfinished.

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Origins

An expression of military origin, calling to mind a picture of soup being poured over bread.

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In Context

  • "That's as messed up as a soup sandwich."
  • "That guy is a big soup sandwich."
  • "“Right now it’s all still very much a soup sandwich,” said the Army official of the ongoing planning efforts, “but we expect to trot the whole thing out in April.”"
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