Fuck it up Meaning in English
expression
ˈfək/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
FUK-it-UP
fˈʌk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
FUK-it-UP
Definition
A vulgar slang expression meaning to ruin something, make a serious mistake, or spoil a situation badly.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and highly vulgar—use only among close friends and never in formal settings. Usually shows strong emotion like frustration or anger. Alternative neutral phrases: 'mess it up', 'ruin it'. Common collocations: 'really fuck it up', 'completely fucked it up'.
Spanish: arruinar - estropear - cagarla (vulgar)Portuguese (BR): estragar - ferrar com (vulgar) - fazer merda (vulgar)Portuguese (PT): estragar - lixá-lo (vulgar) - fazer asneira (vulgar)Chinese (Simplified): 搞砸 (粗俗)Chinese (Traditional): 搞砸 (粗鄙)Hindi: गड़बड़ कर देना (अत्यंत अशिष्ट)Arabic: أفسده (كلام فاحش) - خربها (عامية، فاحش)Bengali: চুদে ফেলো - চোদন লাগানো (অশ্লীল)Russian: облажаться - всё испортить (грубо)Japanese: ぶち壊す - 台無しにする（下品）Vietnamese: làm hỏng bét - phá hỏng (tục)Korean: 완전히 망치다 - 엉망으로 만들다 (비속어)Turkish: berbat etmek - boka sarmak (argo, küfürlü)Urdu: بگاڑ دینا - گڑبڑ کر دینا (غلیظ)Indonesian: mengacaukan (kasar) - merusak parah
Example Sentences
If you press the wrong button, you'll fuck it up.
basic
Don't fuck it up this time.
basic
He really fucked it up on his first day.
basic
Oops, I totally fucked it up—sorry about that.
natural
I knew I'd fuck it up under pressure.
natural
You had one job—don’t fuck it up!
natural