cause a mess

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to be the reason for a chaotic or problematic situation

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Examples (10)

  • His reckless decisions began to cause a mess within the company.
  • Please be careful not to cause a mess in the kitchen while baking.
  • The sudden resignation of the CEO could cause a mess for the entire organization.
  • Leaving your toys scattered everywhere will cause a mess for whoever has to clean up.
  • The children had accidentally caused a huge mess in the living room with their paints.
  • If we don't plan properly, this project is sure to cause a mess.
  • The unexpected storm caused a considerable mess on the roads, delaying traffic for hours.
  • Try not to cause any more mess than necessary during the renovation.
  • Their lack of communication ultimately caused a diplomatic mess between the two nations.
  • One small error can often cause a much larger mess in complex systems.