Mess up

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛs ˈəp/

Mess up (verb)

  1. To spoil plans, work, or an activity so it does not go well.
  2. To do something incorrectly, causing problems or poor results.
  3. To mix things up or disorder them, making it hard to find or understand.

Examples

  • I messed up the plan, so the meeting failed.
  • The storm messed up our travel schedule.