make a mess of
Example Sentences
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"I tried to make a mess of a pretty basic chip there on 18," Scheffler said.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Using Magic Eraser will make a mess of it trying to clone it out of existence, but Camouflage will do just enough to make it less of a distraction.
From The Verge • Jul. 23, 2022
The storm could make a mess of travel in the form of icy roads, 45-mph wind gusts and dangerous wind chills in the mountains.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2022
Nursing a grudge is a time-consuming and delicate activity, so it does not surprise Miss Manners when people make a mess of it.
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2021
Like how you love the rain because even though it can make a mess of things, it still makes rainbows rise and flowers grow.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
