Mix up
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪksəp/
Mix up (verb)
- To put things in the wrong order or place, so you cannot find or use the correct one.
- To mistake one person for another, or to connect the wrong name or identity with someone.
- To become mentally unclear about what is happening or what something means.
Examples
- I mix up the two keys, so I try the wrong one first.
- She mixes up the labels and puts the bottles in the wrong box.