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mix it up

Idioms  

  1. Get in a fight, as in The driver got out and began to mix it up with the other driver. This expression uses mix in referring to physical mingling. [c. 1900]

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If things get spicy, there’s always Abbey Murphy, the Minnesota scorer and fireball who will mix it up with anyone, including a goalie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Maybe a DJ and a band to mix it up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Would the three of you sort of mix it up and talk about what the deal is with Hedda?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

I’d like to see Dylan mix it up with his critique and commentary a bit more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2025

The book club needs to mix it up a little.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

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