foul up en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /faʊl ˈʌp/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(idiomatic, intransitive, slang) To make a mistake, to go wrong.
You really fouled up this time.
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(transitive) To botch; to make a mess of.
I fouled up question 3 of the exam.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fouling up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fouls up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| fouled up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fouled up | Tense=Past | lexicographic |