mix it

idiom

British, informal
: to fight or argue
The two boxers started mixing it.
He loves to mix it with his younger brothers.

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So why not mix it up and have the Leafs fall behind 5-0 heading into the first intermission? Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Add 4 or 5 drops of food coloring to a small section and mix it around with a toothpick or a straw. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025 Sip it straight over ice or mix it with anything from vodka to whiskey—UME plays well with everyone. Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Statler also mentions that co-creator/executive producer Lucia Aniello — an alumna of the Upright Citizens Brigade who’s appeared in shows like Broad City and Netflix’s The Characters — would be a perfect pick to mix it up with Deb and Ava. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix it

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“Mix it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20it. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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