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to mess up

 

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Term: to mess up

Description:

"To mess up" is a versatile phrasal verb that has multiple meanings and uses. It can refer to making a mistake, causing disorder or confusion, ruining something, or performing poorly. This term is widely used in informal and casual contexts.

Examples:

Verb - Mistake:

"She messed up the spelling of her name on the application form."

"Don't mess up the math equations while solving them."

"I hope I don't mess up during the presentation."

Verb - Cause Disorder:

"The kids messed up the living room while playing."

"Please don't mess up my well-organized desk."

"His arrival completely messed up our plans."

Verb - Ruin:

"I accidentally messed up my favorite shirt in the laundry."

"Her decision to quit messed up the entire project."

"The rainstorm messed up the outdoor wedding ceremony."

Verb - Perform Poorly:

"He messed up the song lyrics during the concert."

"The team messed up their chances of winning by making multiple errors."

"My brother always messes up the recipe when cooking."

Noun - Disorder:

"After the party, the living room was a complete mess-up."

"The mess-up in the schedule caused a lot of confusion."

"She apologized for the mess-up in the restaurant reservation."

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