fool up
B2 informal separable both
In simple words
Make a big mistake and ruin something.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To ruin or spoil something through foolish or careless actions.
"Don't fool up this presentation — it's really important."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Less common than 'foul up' or 'mess up'. May be used as a euphemism for stronger expressions. Primarily American English.
Commonly used with
plan job situation deal chance
Forms
Base
fool up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fools up
he/she/it
Past simple
fooled up
yesterday
Past participle
fooled up
have + pp
-ing form
fooling up
continuous
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