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mess up

[mes-uhp] / ˈmɛsˌʌp /


NOUN
an error, mistake; confusion
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“What happens if I mess up or something?” he asked.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 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

I pay them each a pouch of spintria and leas coins and ask them to help me mess up the room.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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