Mixed up in Meaning in English
expression · lemma: mix up in
ˈmɪkst/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
MIXT-UP-in
mˈɪkst/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɪn
MIXT-UP-in
Definition
To be involved in something, especially a situation or activity that is complicated or potentially troublesome.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Commonly used to describe accidental or unwanted involvement, often with trouble or conflict ('mixed up in a scandal', 'mixed up in drugs'). Not used for positive involvement; use 'involved in' for neutral or positive contexts.
Spanish: involucrado en - metido enPortuguese (BR): envolvido em - metido emPortuguese (PT): envolvido em - metido emChinese (Simplified): 卷入 - 牵连到Chinese (Traditional): 捲入 - 牽連到Hindi: फँसना - शामिल होनाArabic: متورط في - ضالع فيBengali: জড়িয়ে পড়া - জড়িত হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: влипнуть - ввязатьсяJapanese: 巻き込まれるVietnamese: bị dính líu - bị lôi vàoKorean: 휘말리다 - 연루되다Turkish: karışmak - bulaşmakUrdu: الجھ جانا - ملوث ہوناIndonesian: terlibat - terseret
Example Sentences
He got mixed up in a fight at school.
basic
She doesn't want to be mixed up in any trouble.
basic
Were you mixed up in the accident?
basic
I had no idea I was getting mixed up in something illegal.
natural
Somehow, he always ends up mixed up in drama.
natural
You don't want to get mixed up in their problems—trust me.
natural