Mix up in Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɪks/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
MIKS-UP-in
mˈɪks/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɪn
MIKS-UP-in
Definition
To become involved in a situation, usually one that is difficult, problematic, or not intended.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used for unwanted or accidental involvement, especially in trouble or drama. Common in negative contexts ('I didn't want to get mix up in that'). Do not confuse with 'mix up' meaning 'confuse'. Usually used with people, problems, or disputes.
Spanish: meterse en - verse involucrado enPortuguese (BR): se envolver em - se meter emPortuguese (PT): envolver-se em - meter-se emChinese (Simplified): 卷入 - 牵涉进Chinese (Traditional): 捲入 - 牽涉進Hindi: में उलझ जाना - में फँस जानाArabic: التورط في - الانخراط فيBengali: জড়িয়ে পড়া - জড়িত হওয়াRussian: ввязываться - впутыватьсяJapanese: 巻き込まれるVietnamese: bị dính líu vào - bị liên quan đếnKorean: 휘말리다 - 끼어들다Turkish: karışmak - bulaşmakUrdu: ملوث ہونا - الجھ جاناIndonesian: terlibat dalam - ikut campur
Example Sentences
I don't want to mix up in their argument.
basic
She accidentally got mix up in some trouble at work.
basic
Try not to get mix up in things that don’t concern you.
basic
He got mix up in a bad crowd when he was a teenager.
natural
Somehow, I got mix up in the planning, even though I wasn’t invited.
natural
If you get mix up in that mess, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
natural