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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Other observations and notes from Tuesday’s practice: • One regular happening at Broncos practice: Nix will mix it up with defensive players on his way back to the huddle between plays.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.
—Health, 14 May 2025
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.
—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
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.
—Health, 14 May 2025
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.
—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
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 30 Jun. 2025.
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