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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

screw/ screwed/ screw up/ vs mess/messed up/mess about

hello

Can somebody explain me meaing and different using of these verbs. I read dictionary but its very confusing for me as my languege is not that good as English, so its hard to translate it properly.

so please also write me some sample sentences

thanks



to screw

screwed up

screw up

to mess

messed up

mess about
  

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Use this online dictionary, it has many examples: For the verbs using particles, such as "up," look into the Phrasal Verbs dictionary section (select from the "Select other dictionary" selection box).

— Marius Hancu

  • Use this online dictionary, it has many examples: For the verbs using particles, such as "up," look into the Phrasal Verbs dictionary section (select from the "Select other dictionary" selection box).
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Use this online dictionary, it has many examples:



For the verbs using particles, such as "up," look into the Phrasal Verbs dictionary section (select from the "Select other dictionary" selection box).
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Hi,

I have a small general comment about usage.

Both of these expressions are informal. However, the word '*****' also has a sexual connotation. That makes it slightly less polite in this context of 'failing', although that does not mean it is terribly, terribly rude.

Best wishes, Clive
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