- to mess (sth) up
- to foul up
- to spoil
Generated: This phrase is used when something is done incorrectly or poorly, resulting in a mistake or failure.
Generated: This meaning conveys a sense of making a serious error or complicating a situation, often in a way that can have significant consequences.
He fouled up the work project, causing a delay in the deadline.
Generated: This usage indicates ruining something, often something pleasant or expected, making it less enjoyable or unusable.