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.

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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.

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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.

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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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i messed up something vs maybe i messed up