mess up
Example Sentences
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“There was no conspiracy. This was a mess-up. This was a goof,” he said.
From Washington Post
"But it's different for each mess-up, you know?!"
From BBC
“I never got to say I’m really sorry that this happened, or I really own that this was a big mess-up on everybody’s part,” she said.
From Washington Post
For sure, there have been some debatable calls, including the mess-up on Monday night in Kansas City that sent Patriots coach Bill Belichick into such a rage he apparently forgot to throw the challenge flag.
From Washington Times
“I’m sure Simon is happy after the mess-up they had in qualifying.”
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
