mix it
idiom
British, informal
: to fight or argue
The two boxers started mixing it.
He loves to mix it with his younger brothers.
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The big five look to be in a different league, although the French are also showing signs of being able to mix it with the best.
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Now add the cream, and briefly shake (five seconds or so) to mix it all together, then strain the cocktail off the ice into the glass until the liquid line reaches nearly to the top.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
This multi-purpose balm is capable of many, many things: mix it with lipstick to turn mattes into moisturizing balms, slick it through unruly brows to tame strays, dab it on red patches for a soothing moisture hit, or condition lashes from root to tip.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
To make it, get some of the unrefined sugar and mix it in equal parts (½ cup to ½ cup, say) with hot water, and stir until it’s dissolved.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Now add the cream, and briefly shake (five seconds or so) to mix it all together, then strain the cocktail off the ice into the glass until the liquid line reaches nearly to the top.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
This multi-purpose balm is capable of many, many things: mix it with lipstick to turn mattes into moisturizing balms, slick it through unruly brows to tame strays, dab it on red patches for a soothing moisture hit, or condition lashes from root to tip.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
To make it, get some of the unrefined sugar and mix it in equal parts (½ cup to ½ cup, say) with hot water, and stir until it’s dissolved.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mix it
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“Mix it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20it. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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