mix it

phrase

British, informal
: to fight or argue
The two boxers started mixing it.
He loves to mix it with his younger brothers.

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Use it alone or mix it with your go-to foundation to give it a lighter, illuminated finish. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 If using vinegar in your laundry, never mix it with bleach, as this can form harmful chlorine gas. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 While those cozy colors aren’t going anywhere, consider this year’s trend a sign to mix it up. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 When using it for cleaning, never mix it with vinegar, avoid getting it in your eyes, and test it as a cleaner on colored or delicate finishes before applying it widely. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix it

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“Mix it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20it. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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