Question 1

What does "fuck it up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To ruin or spoil a specific thing, situation, or opportunity through a mistake or poor judgement.

Question 2

How do you use "fuck it up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I had a great chance at that promotion, and I fucked it up by being late to the interview.

Question 3

Is "fuck it up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"fuck it up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The pronoun 'it' is typically fixed in this form, referring anaphorically to something already mentioned. This form is so commonly used together that many speakers treat it as a semi-fixed expression. Strongly vulgar.

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