[make] a mess
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to create disorder or untidiness in a particular area or environment
- The children made a mess in the living room with their toys scattered everywhere.
- Cooking a new recipe often results in making a mess in the kitchen.
- Rushing to finish the project made a mess of their workstations with papers and materials strewn about.
- Renovating the living room involved moving furniture and temporarily making a mess.
- Sometimes, creativity involves making a mess when working on art projects.