Mix up
verb
To make a mistake by confusing or misunderstanding something or someone.
I apologize for the error, I mixed up the dates.
Often appears as...
- mix up dates
- mix up names
verb
To combine or blend different things or ingredients in no specific order.
She mixed up the fruits and created a new smoothie recipe.
Often appears as...
- mix up ingredients
- mix up flavors
verb
To involve someone in a difficult situation or a problem unintentionally.
He got mixed up in a case of fraud without realizing it.
Often appears as...
- mixed up in trouble
- mixed up in scandal
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To change the order of things so it's not organized anymore, or hard to understand.
My little sister mixed up all my papers on the desk.
Often appears as...
- mix up papers
- mix up files
verb
To make a mistake by confusing or misunderstanding something or someone.
I apologize for the error, I mixed up the dates.
Often appears as...
- mix up dates
- mix up names
verb
To combine or blend different things or ingredients in no specific order.
She mixed up the fruits and created a new smoothie recipe.
Often appears as...
- mix up ingredients
- mix up flavors
verb
To involve someone in a difficult situation or a problem unintentionally.
He got mixed up in a case of fraud without realizing it.
Often appears as...
- mixed up in trouble
- mixed up in scandal
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To change the order of things so it's not organized anymore, or hard to understand.
My little sister mixed up all my papers on the desk.
Often appears as...
- mix up papers
- mix up files
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Easily Confused
Common in situations where similar items or events are involved, making it easy to confuse them.
Be careful not to mix up the twins' names at their birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/2Apologetic Tone
Often used to admit a mistake politely, especially in professional or formal contexts.
I must mix up my apologies; my previous email mentioned the incorrect project name.
Pro Tip 1/2Easily Confused
Common in situations where similar items or events are involved, making it easy to confuse them.
Be careful not to mix up the twins' names at their birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/2Apologetic Tone
Often used to admit a mistake politely, especially in professional or formal contexts.
I must mix up my apologies; my previous email mentioned the incorrect project name.
Pro Tip 1/2Easily Confused
Common in situations where similar items or events are involved, making it easy to confuse them.
Be careful not to mix up the twins' names at their birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/2Apologetic Tone
Often used to admit a mistake politely, especially in professional or formal contexts.
I must mix up my apologies; my previous email mentioned the incorrect project name.
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