mix-up

[US]/[ˈmɪks ʌp]/
[UK]/[ˈmɪks ʌp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A confused situation; a muddle.; A combination of different things.
v.(often with out) To mix or blend things together.; To make a mistake; to confuse.
adj.Confused or disorganized.

Phrases & Collocations

big mix-up

mix-up happened

avoid mix-ups

mix-up now

due to mix-up

mix-up schedule

serious mix-up

mix-up order

mix-up details

Example Sentences

there was a serious mix-up with the flight schedules.

we had a mix-up in the orders and received the wrong items.

the team experienced a mix-up in communication during the project.

it was a mix-up of names; i apologize for the confusion.

the ingredients were mixed up, and the recipe didn't turn out right.

there's been a mix-up with the payroll; some employees haven't been paid.

don't get a mix-up between similar words like "affect" and "effect".

the election results showed a mix-up in the vote counting process.

i think there's been a mix-up; this isn't my reservation.

the artist created a beautiful mix-up of colors on the canvas.

due to a mix-up, i attended the wrong meeting.

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