do not mix

phrase

1
: to not be friendly (with others)
She doesn't mix with the people in town.
Our families don't mix (with each other).
2
: to not be able to be combined or put together in a way that has good results
Drinking (alcohol) and driving don't mix.
They claim that art and politics do not mix.

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Certain supplements do not mix well, blocking each other’s absorption, or refusing to absorb at all if too much (or too little) of a certain food is present in your stomach. Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 When preparing to store, do not mix fruits. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 These pods do not mix with regular traffic. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Dog hair and black pants do not mix, nor do a cat's claws and leather boots. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do not mix

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“Do not mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20not%20mix. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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