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
Like the majority of people in this law-abiding country, Vize had little sympathy for the superstar scofflaw but also believed Australia’s government had tried to exploit the situation, only to make a mess of it.
From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2022
Maybe Calvin knows that I don’t want to make a mess of the clean pale paint.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
