To Mix Up (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does To Mix Up (something) Idiom mean?

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

to mix up (something) What does to mix up (something) mean?	to confuse things, to make a mistake about something	The teacher mixed up the DVDs and played the wrong one in front of the class.
	Some Random Idioms
bite one's nails What does "bite one's nails" mean?	to be nervous or anxious about something	The children were biting their nails as they waited for the results of the test.
score points with someone What does "score points with someone" mean?	gain the favor of someone	gain the favor of someoneThe salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
have other fish to fry What does "have other fish to fry" mean?	have other or more important things to do	I have other fish to fry and do not want to get involved with the small problems in my company.
eat like a bird What does "eat like a bird" mean?	to eat very little	He eats like a bird. That is why he cannot gain enough weight to join the football team.
catch-22 What does " catch-22" mean?	a situation in which whatever decision is made the outcome will have negative consequences, a basically no-win situation	It is a catch-22 situation. If I go to work there will be problems but if I do not go to work there will also be problems.
better safe than sorry What does "better safe than sorry" mean?	it is better to be careful than to take a chance and risk an accident or illness or a failure which you may regret	It is better to be safe than sorry and I always bring my umbrella to work when it is a cloudy day.
in the bullpen What does "in the bullpen" mean?	a baseball player is in a special area getting ready to pitch in a game	a baseball player is in a special area getting ready to pitch in a gameThe new pitcher practiced in the bullpen while he waited for a chance to enter the game.

have a way with (someone or something) What does "have a way with (someone or something)" mean?	be able to lead/persuade/influence others	The little girl has a way with horses. They are very gentle when she is around.
go over the books What does "go over the books" mean?	to check and analyze the accounting records of a company	We hired an outside accountant to go over our books.
get after (someone) to do (something) What does "get after (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to urge or try to make someone do something that he or she should do but has neglected	I will get after the repairman to fix the computer as soon as he returns.
one for the (record) books What does "one for the (record) books" mean?	something very unusual or remarkable	His latest complaint about noise at work is one for the books and is very stupid.
a ripple of excitement What does "a ripple of excitement" mean?	a series of quiet but excited whispers	There was a ripple of excitement in the concert hall when the singer walked onto the stage.

American Idioms and Expressions

To Mix Up (something) Idiom