1
as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
tried not to foul up the football play
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as in stumbling
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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tripping
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Don't Use An Extension Cord In general, extension cords aren't a great idea because of the tripping hazard and the potential for overheating.—
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For older people with weaker bones, tripping while walking can sometimes cause a fracture.—
Maggie Aime, MSN,
Health,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Fouling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fouling%20up. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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