make a mess of

phrase

: to ruin (something) or make many mistakes in doing (something)

I made a mess of my speech.

Examples of make a mess of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for make a mess of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
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• glove
• love
• shove
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