CEFR B1

mix-up

noun

Meaning

A state of confusion or a mistake caused by failing to distinguish between different things or people.

Examples

There was a slight mix-up with the delivery addresses, so the package arrived at the wrong house.
The manager apologized for the mix-up regarding our reservation dates.

Synonyms: error, confusion, misunderstanding, muddle

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mix-up (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmɪksˌʌp

Definition

A state of confusion or a mistake caused by failing to distinguish between different things or people.

Examples

There was a slight mix-up with the delivery addresses, so the package arrived at the wrong house.
The manager apologized for the mix-up regarding our reservation dates.
A simple mix-up at the airport resulted in us picking up someone else's identical suitcase.

How to Use mix-up

a mix-up with (prepositional phrase): describing the source of the confusion — "We had a mix-up with the paperwork."
a mix-up over (prepositional phrase): describing the subject of the confusion — "There was a mix-up over who was supposed to pay."

Synonyms of mix-up

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