make a mess of

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screw up

[screw up] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {best avoided} 1. To make a mess of, to make an error which causes confusion. * /The treasurer screwed up the accounts of the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

screw-up

[screw-up] {n.} A mistake; an error; a confusing mess. * /"What a screw-up!" the manager cried, when he realized that the bills were sent to the wrong customers./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

mess around

[mess around] {v. phr.} 1. To engage in idle or purposeless activity. * /Come on, you guys, - start doing some work, don't just mess around all day!/ 2. {vulgar} […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

louse up

[louse up] {v.}, {slang} To throw into confusion; make a mess of; spoil; ruin. * /When the man who was considering John's house heard that the basement was wet, that […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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