A1 Collocation Neutral

Make a mess.

Create disorder.

Practice it

Meaning

To create an untidy or dirty state.

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Cultural Background

In the US, 'making a mess' is a common way to describe a bad DIY project. In the UK, 'mess' can also refer to a military dining hall. Japanese culture values order; 'making a mess' is often seen as a sign of lack of mindfulness.

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Remember the article

Always include 'a' before 'mess'.

Meaning

To create an untidy or dirty state.

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Remember the article

Always include 'a' before 'mess'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I accidentally ___ a mess in the kitchen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: made

The correct collocation is 'make a mess'.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Make a mess

Always use 'make a mess'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I accidentally ___ a mess in the kitchen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: made

The correct collocation is 'make a mess'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Make a mess

Always use 'make a mess'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, that is the past tense.

No, it is casual.

Related Phrases

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Mess up

synonym

To ruin something.

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Clean up

contrast

To remove a mess.

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