Definition
Someone or something that is disorganized, incompetent, fundamentally flawed or unfinished.
Origins
An expression of military origin, calling to mind a picture of soup being poured over bread.
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.”"