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1. • To become confused or mistaken

     • To become confused or mistaken (about something).
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   Jun 30, 2013 · Get mixed up about X means to be in a state of confusion about X. It requires only one term. You may say that you get mixed up about A and B, but in this case "A and B" is a single topic involving both A and B. I get mixed up about Abbott and Costello.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › to-get-mixed-upDefinition of 'to get mixed up' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   If you get mixed up, you get confused about something.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   To confuse a person or thing with someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "get" and "mixed up." I think he got the dates mixed up for our meeting. He should have been here an hour ago. Uh oh, I got the powdered sugar mixed up with the baking soda.

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   At its core, “mix up” refers to a situation where things become jumbled or confused. However, there are many different scenarios in which this can occur. For example: If you accidentally switch two people’s names when introducing them, you have mixed them up.

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   To cause something to become jumbled or disorganized. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "get" and "mixed up." I got the pages of the report mixed up after I dropped them all over the ground. A: "I thought you had sorted all the letters out."

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   Nov 13, 2019 · mixed up (adj.), mix-up (n.) If you are mixed up about something, it means that you are confused. “Whenever we change the clocks for daylight savings time, I get mixed up and can’t figure out what time it is.”

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   What does it mean if you get mixed up?

   • I'm getting mixed up. I get mixed up about times and places. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers If you get mixed up, you get confused about something.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   What does get mixed up about X mean?

   • This means you can't remember which is the short one and which the tall one. In your second example, where you mistook X for Y, you want to use "I got X and Y mixed up". Get mixed up about X means to be in a state of confusion about X. It requires only one term.

   How to use the phrase "get mixed up"

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   What does mix up mean in a sentence?

   • The idiom “mix up” is often followed by a preposition such as “with,” “up,” or “in.” Using the wrong preposition can change the meaning of the phrase and cause confusion. For example, saying “I mixed up my keys in my pocket” means something different than saying “I mixed up my keys with yours.”

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   Why do we still use the idiom “mix up”?

   • Today, we still use the idiom “mix up” in a variety of ways. It can refer to simple mistakes like getting two people’s names mixed up or more complex situations like accidentally sending an email to the wrong person. Regardless of how it is used, understanding its historical context can help us appreciate how language evolves over time.

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   What does it mean if you mix up your name?

   • If someone says they’ve “mixed up their names,” it means they’ve mistaken one person’s name for another’s. Similarly, if someone has trouble telling two objects apart, they might say they’ve “mixed them up.” Finally, “mix-up” can also refer specifically to an error or misunderstanding caused by confusion between similar items or people.

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   What does get a and B mixed up mean?

   • Get A and B mixed up means to confuse A with B. It requires at least two terms, whose identities you transpose in some important respect, thinking that A is B and B is A. For instance I get Abbott and Costello mixed up. This means you can't remember which is the short one and which the tall one.

   How to use the phrase "get mixed up"

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9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › mixed-upMIXED UP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. If you are mixed up, you are confused, often because of emotional or social problems. I think he's a rather mixed up kid. I get mixed up about times and places. 2. adjective. To be mixed up in something bad, or with someone you disapprove of, means to be involved in it or with them.