make a mistake

Frequency: 9.5150.0 per million words

The most common way to say you have done something incorrectly.

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Examples (10)

  • I'm sorry, I made a mistake.
  • Everyone can make a mistake from time to time.
  • Don't make the same mistake again.
  • She tends to make careless mistakes when she's tired.
  • It's easy to make a mistake with those complicated instructions.
  • The manager refused to make a mistake in his calculations.
  • Students often make basic grammar mistakes.
  • He didn't want to make a critical mistake on the project.
  • They made a big mistake by underestimating their opponent.
  • We all make mistakes, but it's important to learn from them.