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Screwed up Meaning in English

expression · lemma: screw up

ˈskɹud/ /ˈəp
SKROOD-uP
skɹˈuːd/ /ˈʌp
skROOD-UP

Definición

An informal expression meaning something is badly damaged, disorganized, or that someone made a big mistake.

Uso & Matices

Very informal and can sound rude or vulgar; use with friends, not in formal situations. Commonly used for mistakes ('I screwed up the presentation') or describing problems ('My schedule is all screwed up'). Often interchangeable with 'messed up'.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He screwed up his test and got a low grade.

basic

My plans are all screwed up now.

basic

She screwed up by forgetting my birthday.

basic

Wow, this place is totally screwed up after the storm.

natural

Sorry, I really screwed up—can we start over?

natural

Things got screwed up after the changes at work.

natural