Screw up

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Informal Usage

Used more in casual conversation than in formal writing or speech.

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I screwed up by telling the joke at the meeting.

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Responsibility

Expresses personal responsibility for a mistake.

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I need to apologize; I really screwed up.

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Regret Potential

Often used when there's regret or remorse over the action.

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He screwed up and felt terrible about it for days.

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