mix it
idiom
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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Now add the cream, and briefly shake (five seconds or so) to mix it all together, then strain the cocktail off the ice into the glass until the liquid line reaches nearly to the top.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Perhaps no player is more emblematic of McGee’s philosophy than senior guard Natalie Dance, who will mix it up inside despite often being one of the smallest players on the court at 5-foot-3.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Then, add the juice to one cup of water, mix it, and bring it to a boil.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2025
Turn leftovers into chicken salad sandwiches for lunch the next day: Simply pick the meat off the bones, chop the bok choy and mix it with some olive oil, lemon juice and chopped celery or fresh herbs.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Perhaps no player is more emblematic of McGee’s philosophy than senior guard Natalie Dance, who will mix it up inside despite often being one of the smallest players on the court at 5-foot-3.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Then, add the juice to one cup of water, mix it, and bring it to a boil.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2025
Turn leftovers into chicken salad sandwiches for lunch the next day: Simply pick the meat off the bones, chop the bok choy and mix it with some olive oil, lemon juice and chopped celery or fresh herbs.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Mix it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20it. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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