make a mess of
Example Sentences
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"I tried to make a mess of a pretty basic chip there on 18," Scheffler said.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Kittell said the storm could make a mess of the Monday morning commute, including freeway flooding and major delays across L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2024
Using Magic Eraser will make a mess of it trying to clone it out of existence, but Camouflage will do just enough to make it less of a distraction.
From The Verge • Jul. 23, 2022
Like the majority of people in this law-abiding country, Vize had little sympathy for the superstar scofflaw but also believed Australia’s government had tried to exploit the situation, only to make a mess of it.
From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2022
“I’m feared it’ll make a mess of your nice parlor.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
