mix up
To think one thing is another thing by mistake, or to stir things together.
Meanings
To confuse one person or thing with another; to mistake one for the other.
"I always mix up the twins — they look absolutely identical to me."
To combine several ingredients or elements together.
"Mix up the flour, eggs, and milk in a large bowl until smooth."
To put things in disorder, making them difficult to sort out.
"Someone has mixed up all the files — I can't find anything in this cabinet."
(get mixed up in) To become involved in something undesirable or illegal.
"He got mixed up in a fraud scheme and lost everything."
One of the most commonly used phrasal verbs in English. 'Get mixed up' means to become confused. 'A mix-up' (noun) means an error caused by confusion. Used in cooking, bureaucracy, and everyday confusion alike. Very broad usage across all registers.
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