Sentence examples for a mess about from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a mess about" is not standard in written English and may be considered incorrect.
It could be used informally to describe a situation that is chaotic or disorganized, but it is not commonly recognized.
Example: "The project turned into a mess about when no one followed the plan."
Alternatives: "a mess of" or "a mess regarding".

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I was also kind of a mess about surviving the opening itself.

What is clear is that they are now in a mess about who speaks for women in the cabinet.

"Yes, there's a mess about me," Khashab said to the friend on the other end of the line.

It was a mess: about nine different fonts, some pointless clip-art down the side and the Rolling Stones' name printed the same size as I Am Kloot's.

This time, Coles didn't take anything to quell her nerves, saying tearfully but defiantly: "Because it is messy and I am a bit of a mess about it".

Verdict: I'm a mess about this game, I can't wait until Sunday, and I hope the Eagles can pull off a win, which I don't think is nearly the sure thing lots of people seem to think it is.

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Let's just say it's a place to mess about in boats, cast a line, sink a pint, tuck into a Devonshire tea, or just take a little nap under the oak trees.

If you're grilling foil-wrapped tomatoes, you can leave them on until they burst into a hot, caramelized mess, about 18 minutes.

The mountain is topped by a glacier, offering visitors the chance to visit an ice cave and mess about on sledges even in summer (high season for Chinese tourism).

While it had been fun to mess about in a pool with friends as a teenager, for an adult who wanted a workout it held little appeal.

He maintains that he was made an example of: "To send a message out not to mess about on aircraft - but I never messed about on no aircraft.

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