helter-skelter vs mix up

helter-skelter

noun
  • Confusion or turmoil. 

  • A helical fairground slide. 

adv
  • In confused, disorderly haste. 

adj
  • Carelessly hurried and confused. 

mix up

noun
  • A confusion or reversal. 

  • A mix, blend, or variety. 

verb
  • To become involved with, especially socially or romantically. 

  • To confuse or reverse. 

  • To prepare something from ingredients that are mixed. 

  • To shuffle. 

  • To combine thoroughly. 

  • To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. 

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