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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If your bouquet comes with a flower food packet, mix it as instructed and use it in your vase. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026 One way to use this powder is to mix it with water to relieve inflammation from certain health conditions. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Avoid using fine play sand; instead, use sharp sand and mix it with rock salt in a large container or bucket. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 Just mix it with an egg, sugar, and vanilla, and bake. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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