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messed up (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /mɛst ʌp/

To make a mistake or cause something to go wrong; to damage or spoil something.

I really messed up the recipe by adding too much salt.
The heavy rain messed up our outdoor plans for the weekend.
He felt he had messed up his chances for promotion after the argument with his boss.

mess up (something) (phrasal verb): To make a mistake or cause something to fail. — "He messed up the order, giving us the wrong food."
mess up (someone) (phrasal verb): To cause someone emotional or psychological harm. — "The constant criticism began to mess up his confidence."
be messed up (idiom): To be in a bad or damaged state, either physically or mentally. — "His car was completely messed up after the accident."

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