A mixed bag
A varied collection of people or things.The festival promoters presented a mixed bag of musical styles at the music festival.
A mix-up
An error, confusion.There was a mix-up at the airline ticket counter and I was given the wrong ticket.
Mix up (something) mix (something) up
To confuse things, to make a mistake about something.The teacher mixed up the DVDs and played the wrong one for the class.
Mix it up
To argue or fight.The two groups of young men were mixing it up outside the school yard.
Mix and match
To assemble a limited number of items (often clothing) in a number of different ways.There was a sale at the department store where we could mix... Read more →
Mistake (someone or something) for (someone or something) else
To think that someone or something is someone or something else.I mistook my friend's sister for someone else when I went to the airport.
Miss the point
To fail to understand the important part of something.My friend is missing the point when we try to explain why he should not do what he is... Read more →
Miss the boat
To lose an opportunity.I must hurry and get my application in or I will miss the boat and not get the job.
Miss out on (something)
To lose an opportunity.The man missed out on the new job because he was late for the interview.
Miss by a mile
Fail to do something by a great amount, to fail to hit something by a great distance.The soccer player seemed almost certain to score a goal but... Read more →