fiasco

"It was worth the attempt."

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office."

"The student's repeated failure to complete her homework resulted in a failing grade. "

"Being publicly scolded by the teacher in front of the whole class was humiliating. "