Be/get mixed up with somebody
phrasal verb
To become involved or associated with someone, often in a negative or problematic way.
You really should not get mixed up with that group of kids, they are always causing trouble.
Often appears as...
- don't get mixed up with
- ended up mixed up with
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To confuse one person or thing with another.
I always get mixed up with the twins. They look so alike!
Often appears as...
- always get mixed up with
- used to be mixed up with
phrasal verb
To become involved or associated with someone, often in a negative or problematic way.
You really should not get mixed up with that group of kids, they are always causing trouble.
Often appears as...
- don't get mixed up with
- ended up mixed up with
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To confuse one person or thing with another.
I always get mixed up with the twins. They look so alike!
Often appears as...
- always get mixed up with
- used to be mixed up with
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Association
This phrase often implies a bad influence or undesirable connection.
He got mixed up with a notorious gang, which worried his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Judgment
Use it to describe associations without directly criticizing someone's character.
She got mixed up with the wrong crowd, which changed her behavior.
Pro Tip 3/3Bad Outcomes
It can suggest involvement led to negative consequences.
After getting mixed up with them, he started to neglect his studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Association
This phrase often implies a bad influence or undesirable connection.
He got mixed up with a notorious gang, which worried his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Judgment
Use it to describe associations without directly criticizing someone's character.
She got mixed up with the wrong crowd, which changed her behavior.
Pro Tip 3/3Bad Outcomes
It can suggest involvement led to negative consequences.
After getting mixed up with them, he started to neglect his studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Association
This phrase often implies a bad influence or undesirable connection.
He got mixed up with a notorious gang, which worried his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Judgment
Use it to describe associations without directly criticizing someone's character.
She got mixed up with the wrong crowd, which changed her behavior.
Pro Tip 3/3Bad Outcomes
It can suggest involvement led to negative consequences.
After getting mixed up with them, he started to neglect his studies.
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