make a mess of
idiom
: to ruin (something) or to make many mistakes in doing (something)
The scandal made a mess of his political career.
The weather made a mess of our plans.
He made a mess of his speech.
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“Make a mess of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20mess%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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