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mess up

[mes-uhp] / ˈmɛsˌʌp /


NOUN
an error, mistake; confusion
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“Unlike some of Nolan’s other films,” she wrote, “‘The Odyssey’ is not boring, thanks to the source material, which is impossible to mess up entirely.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 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

It's the same old story for Turkey really - they have got some quality players and yet they mess up when they get to a major finals.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Aromatics, herbs and spices: This is where things become delightfully difficult to mess up.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026

“But your mothers are expecting you to be with us, and I don’t want to mess up any plans they might have.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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