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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And in my early days I might have been known to mix it up on Sunset Boulevard. Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026 The next morning, reheat the chicken in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of broth, then mix it with mayo, the thawed puréed veggies, and fresh parsley. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 Add a sprinkle over your latte or mix it into your oatmeal. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 Try matcha green tea, black tea, chicory root coffee, mushroom coffees, lemon water, golden milk, or a combination of these to mix it up. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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