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to screw up
[phrase form: screw]
01
förstöra, misslyckas
to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment
Transitive: to screw up a situation
Example
She felt a sinking feeling in her stomach after realizing she had screwed up the project.
02
förvärra, intensifiera
to intensify a situation or problem
Transitive: to screw up a problem
Example
The cold weather screwed up my arthritis.
The construction noise screwed up my ability to concentrate on studying.
03
vrida ansiktet, grimasera
to twist one's face into an expression of discomfort, displeasure, or tension
Transitive: to screw up one's face
Example
The actor screwed up his face to imitate a comical expression during the performance.
His face screwed up involuntarily when he stubbed his toe on the furniture.
She screwed up her face when she tasted the sour lemon.
04
skruva, dra åt
to fasten something by rotating it often in a clockwise direction
Transitive: to screw up sth
05
vrida, skrynkla
to fold something by twisting it tightly
Transitive: to screw up a piece of paper or fabric
Example
He screwed up the letter and threw it in the trash in frustration.
In a moment of annoyance, I screwed up the sketch and had to begin from scratch.
He screwed up the failed painting and decided to start over.
06
stör, förstöra
to cause someone to be emotionally or mentally disturbed
Transitive: to screw up sb
Exempel
She felt a sinking feeling in her stomach after realizing she had screwed up the project.
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