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i messed up something vs maybe i messed up

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I messed up something' implies that a specific thing was messed up, while 'Maybe I messed up' suggests uncertainty or doubt about having made a mistake.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 883 views

i messed up something

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a specific thing was messed up.

This phrase is used when referring to a particular mistake or error that was made. It is straightforward and direct in acknowledging the error.

Examples:

  • I messed up something in the report.
  • She messed up something in the recipe.
  • He messed up something in the presentation.
  • I think I messed up something. Discussion in 'Help & Support' started by Bhoot, Apr 5, 2015. Bhoot. Offline. Bhoot. Member Since: Mar 28, 2015. Messages: 26.
  • Nov 30, 2013 ... But then accidentally I hit the right click, and in putty that means PASTE so i pasted all that back into the shell. Did i messed up something really ...
  • i messed up something... I was customizing my wp site with this code <table border="1" width="270"> <tr> <td width="130" align="center" rowspan="3"><img ...
  • 6 days ago ... I messed up something when changing my hud color, and now I lost my GraphicsConfiguration.xml ... can someone post their most recent ...

Alternatives:

  • I made a mistake with something
  • I messed something up
  • I messed something up by accident
  • I goofed something up
  • I messed something up unintentionally

maybe i messed up

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express doubt or uncertainty about having made a mistake.

This phrase is used when someone is unsure whether they have made a mistake and is seeking confirmation or reassurance. It implies a sense of uncertainty or hesitation.

Examples:

  • Maybe I messed up the meeting time.
  • Maybe I messed up the instructions.
  • Maybe I messed up the address.
  • Maybe I messed up by calling it quits with the spirit animal guy…? Probably not. Or probably?? I'll always wonder. Regardless, scope out the authentic reactions ...
  • Jan 8, 2015 ... ... letters, and numbers but after I deleted the .swp file I never saw that nonsense again(maybe I messed up with the chmod +??? command?).
  • May 23, 2013 ... I need to pick a different song. Sometimes I just stare blankly at my computer screen. Maybe I messed up the mix for song #2 and I'm pissed off.
  • Or maybe I messed up - read on. Anyways, I was wondering why exactly I would need an SPL meter, when all I want to know is frequency ...

Alternatives:

  • Perhaps I made a mistake
  • I might have messed up
  • I could have messed up
  • It's possible I messed up
  • I think I messed up

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