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to mess up
[phrase form: mess]
01
to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful
Example
If you do n't pay attention, you might mess up the experiment.
They messed up the schedule by double-booking appointments.
02
to make a place untidy or disorganized
Example
Every time my little sister plays in my room, she manages to mess it up.
Be careful not to mess the kitchen up when you're cooking.
03
to disrupt or disturb the orderliness of a situation, process, or arrangement
Example
The sudden change in the schedule really messed up our meeting arrangements.
His late arrival completely messed up the planned order of the agenda.
04
to disrupt or cause someone to make mistakes in a task by being distracting or displaying annoying behavior
Example
His constant interruptions really messed me up during the important presentation.
I asked my friend to stop chatting because it was messing me up while I was trying to solve the math problems.
05
to severely affect someone's mental and emotional well-being
Example
The traumatic experience really messed her up, and she struggled with anxiety and depression afterward.
Constant bullying during childhood can mess a person up emotionally, leading to long-term mental health issues.
06
to cause someone harm through physical violence
Example
I saw the fight, and it looked like he really wanted to mess him up with those punches.
He was so angry that he threatened to mess up anyone who crossed his path.
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