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to mess around with
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd wɪð/
/mˈɛs ɐɹˈaʊnd wɪð/
mess about withto mess around with
[phrase form: mess]
01
brincar com, mexer com
to spend time playing, exploring, or making adjustments to something, usually for fun or improvement
Exemplos
She has messed around with different recipes to create the perfect dish.
Ela brincou com diferentes receitas para criar o prato perfeito.
During the weekend, he likes to mess around with old electronics, trying to fix and improve them.
Durante o fim de semana, ele gosta de brincar com eletrônicos antigos, tentando consertá-los e melhorá-los.
02
mexer com, brincar com
to use or touch something in a careless, playful, or irritating manner, often leading to unintended consequences or disturbances
Exemplos
While I was away, someone was messing around with my desk, rearranging things.
Enquanto eu estava fora, alguém estava mexendo na minha mesa, reorganizando as coisas.
Stop messing around with the TV remote; I had it set up perfectly.
Pare de mexer no controle remoto da TV; eu o tinha configurado perfeitamente.
