mess (up) (Meaning)

mess (up)

to make a mistake

I accidentally messed up the order and now the customer is furious.
The kids messed up the room while I was away, leaving toys and crayons strewn everywhere.
He messed up his speech by stumbling over his words and forgetting his main points.
I spilled my coffee all over the table, creating a terrible mess.
The mechanic messed up the car repair, leaving me stranded on the side of the road.
She messed up the presentation by using incorrect data and presenting confusing slides.
The weather messed up our plans for a picnic, forcing us to stay indoors.
I messed up the cake recipe by adding too much sugar, making it inedible.
The dog messed up the carpet by chewing on it and leaving piles of fur.
The company messed up the financial report, leading to a loss of investor confidence.

to make a mistake

foul up, ruin, blow,fumble, screw up, goof (up), bugger (up),murder, muff, flub

better, refine, remedy, reform, enhance, ameliorate,improve, help, rectify, patch

I accidentally messed up the order and now the customer is furious.

The kids messed up the room while I was away, leaving toys and crayons strewn everywhere.

He messed up his speech by stumbling over his words and forgetting his main points.

I spilled my coffee all over the table, creating a terrible mess.