Phrasal Verb - screwing up
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.Definition
To make a mistake or cause problems, especially through carelessness or misjudgment. This phrasal verb can also mean to spoil or ruin something. It can be used intransitively or transitively.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I accidentally screwed up the report by sending it to the wrong person. |
| 2 | If you don't pay attention to detail, you're sure to screw up the project. |
| 3 | The chef screwed up the recipe and the dish didn't turn out as expected. |
| 4 | My roommate screwed up the lease agreement by subletting the apartment without my knowledge. |
| 5 | The pilot had to make an emergency landing because he screwed up the navigation. |
| 6 | My boss was not happy when I screwed up the deadline for the project. |
| 7 | The team screwed up the play and the other team scored a goal. |
| 8 | I screwed up my diet by eating a whole pizza for lunch. |
| 9 | The construction crew screwed up the foundation of the building. |
| 10 | The politician's campaign screwed up when he was caught lying about his past. |