screw up
screw
skru:
skroo
up
ʌp
ap
British pronunciation
/skɹˈuː ˈʌp/

Definizione e significato di "screw up"in inglese

to screw up
[phrase form: screw]
01

rovinare, fare un pasticcio

to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment
Transitive: to screw up a situation
to screw up definition and meaning
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example
Esempi
He did n't want to screw up the important presentation, so he practiced diligently.
Non voleva rovinare la presentazione importante, quindi si è esercitato diligentemente.
02

peggiorare, aggravare

to intensify a situation or problem
Transitive: to screw up a problem
example
Esempi
The cold weather screwed up my arthritis.
Il freddo ha peggiorato la mia artrite.
03

storcere, contorcere

to twist one's face into an expression of discomfort, displeasure, or tension
Transitive: to screw up one's face
example
Esempi
She screwed up her face when she tasted the sour lemon.
Lei storse il viso quando assaggiò il limone aspro.
04

avvitare, stringere

to fasten something by rotating it often in a clockwise direction
Transitive: to screw up sth
example
Esempi
The plumber had to screw the faucet up tightly to prevent any water leaks.
L'idraulico ha dovuto avvitare saldamente il rubinetto per evitare perdite d'acqua.
05

appallottolare, stropicciare

to fold something by twisting it tightly
Transitive: to screw up a piece of paper or fabric
example
Esempi
In a moment of annoyance, I screwed up the sketch and had to begin from scratch.
In un momento di fastidio, ho rovinato lo schizzo e ho dovuto ricominciare da capo.
06

scombussolare, sconvolgere

to cause someone to be emotionally or mentally disturbed
Transitive: to screw up sb
example
Esempi
The breakup screwed him up, making it difficult to focus on work.
La rottura l'ha scombussolato, rendendogli difficile concentrarsi sul lavoro.
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