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Screw up

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Used more in casual conversation than in formal writing or speech. SlideI screwed up by telling the joke at the meeting.
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Expresses personal responsibility for a mistake. SlideI need to apologize; I really screwed up.
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Often used when there's regret or remorse over the action. SlideHe screwed up and felt terrible about it for days.