mix and match
idiom
: to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways
mix and match sweaters with different skirts to create new outfits
Buy clothing that you can mix and match.
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Salt, black pepper, and Old Bay are mainstays in many onion boil recipes, but feel free to mix and match your favorite herbs, spices, and blends from the list below.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
Characters can mix and match weapons and armour, pick from over 200 class skills and 200 more support skills that modify those classes.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The game will launch with 31 different civilizations, letting players mix and match leaders from various eras to play out fun what-if scenarios.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The wide-leg pants add a touch of sophistication for versatility, making the separate pieces easy to mix and match with other items in your suitcase.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
Characters can mix and match weapons and armour, pick from over 200 class skills and 200 more support skills that modify those classes.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The game will launch with 31 different civilizations, letting players mix and match leaders from various eras to play out fun what-if scenarios.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The wide-leg pants add a touch of sophistication for versatility, making the separate pieces easy to mix and match with other items in your suitcase.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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