make a mess

Frequency: 9.035.0 per million words

to cause something to become untidy or disorganized; to handle a situation badly

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Examples (10)

  • The children always make a mess when they play with their toys.
  • Please try not to make a mess in the kitchen while cooking.
  • She felt she was making a terrible mess of her life.
  • I've really made a mess of things!
  • Who's going to clean up the mess you've made?
  • The new intern made a huge mess of the project.
  • Don't make a mess with the paint, it's hard to clean.
  • His political decisions have made a total mess of the economy.
  • Be careful not to make a mess on the carpet.
  • If you make a mess, you should clean it up yourself.