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(Entry 1 of 2)
an instance of confusion
- there was a foul-up with our mail order, and not one item arrived as ordered
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of foul up (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
- tried not to foul up the football play
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2
to make a mistake
- unfortunately, I fouled up and in my e-mail gave everyone the wrong date for the meeting
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The first known use of foul-up was in 1947
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