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to muck up
[phrase form: muck]
01
to mess up and not succeed because of a mistake that completely ruins something
Example
The students often worry about mucking up their exams by overlooking important details.
She quickly realized she had mucked up the negotiations by unintentionally offending the clients.
The chef was disappointed when he realized he had mucked up the recipe, resulting in a disastrous dish.
02
to cause something to become dirty or messy
Example
The workers are cautious not to muck up the clean floors when entering the construction site.
It 's easy to muck up your shoes if you walk through muddy areas during the rainy season.
After playing outside, the children managed to muck up their clothes with mud and grass stains.
03
to hinder the success of a plan or arrangement through careless or disruptive behavior
Example
The students often worry about mucking up their exams by overlooking important details.
She quickly realized she had mucked up the negotiations by unintentionally offending the clients.
The chef was disappointed when he realized he had mucked up the recipe, resulting in a disastrous dish.
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