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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Chunk it up and mix it into a pot pie; sauté shredded bits in a shawarma spice and stuff them into a pita; simmer it for hours in a kicky turkey chili, then freeze half the batch for a future cold winter’s eve. —

Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024 Slice the lamb, mix it with mint, pomegranate seeds, and the dressing, and set it out with lettuce and warm pita breads. 4 of 10Thomas J. Story Yellow Curry Prawns Curry paste is a prime example of the kitchen adage that from scratch is always best. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024 Enjoy it on sourdough bread or mix it with whole grains like rice or spelt to keep snacking urges at bay. —

Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 Treat it like a neutral and mix it with your clothes like navy, black, and gray, as well as colors like reds and greens. —

Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mix it