diff --git a/every_python/main.py b/every_python/main.py
index 365cbe8..edcb481 100644
--- a/every_python/main.py
+++ b/every_python/main.py
@@ -211,7 +211,9 @@ def _build_and_install_unix(
     if not make_result.success:
         if not verbose:
             progress.stop()
-        output.error(f"Build failed: {make_result.stderr if not verbose else ''}")
+            output.error(f"Build failed: {make_result.stderr}")
+        else:
+            output.error("Build failed!")
         raise typer.Exit(1)
 
     # Install