mess up
Example Sentences
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“What happens if I mess up or something?” he asked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Just don't mess up," he said, in a succinct piece of management advice.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
"I've been in a daze ever since I saw the announcement. Until more information comes out, I need to be careful not to mess up my daily life from overthinking," wrote X user Yachi.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Aromatics, herbs and spices: This is where things become delightfully difficult to mess up.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
But it’s sort of funny, because even without any lines to mess up, I’m nervous.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
