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Definition of "screw-up" [screw-up]

  • Alternative spelling of screwup. (noun)

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Use "screw-up" in a sentence
  • ""I knew I had to have a good first run and I was pretty lucky in the sense that Blardone had a big screw-up and then Marcel got disqualified," Ligety said."
  • "Reloading is very rewarding, but a minor screw-up can cost you dearly."
  • "Probably yes, but even one small screw-up that results in an encounter with the authorities could cost you your vehicle plus a lot of money and perhaps some jail time."
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