screw up something (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to do something badly, because you have been careless you are not skilled.

Examples:

1. I had that mechanic repair my car but he screwed up the car.
2. I screwed up the presentation by forgetting my notes.
3. They screwed up the schedule, and now the project is delayed.
4. She screwed up the system by entering the wrong data.
5. If we screw up this report, the client won’t be happy.
6. I really screwed up my relationship by not communicating better.
7. He screwed up the exam because he didn’t study enough.
8. Don’t screw up the cake recipe this time!
9. I’m sorry I screwed up the order. Let me fix it right away.
10. I screwed up the karaoke lyrics, but at least I made everyone laugh!
11. We can’t afford to screw up this deal; it’s too important for the company.
12. I know I screwed up, but I’ll learn from my mistakes and do better next time.