English Idiom · Intermediate
mess with
To interfere with
Pronunciation: say mess with
Meaning
To interfere with.
Example
Don't mess with the controls. I just got everything adjusted correctly.
Don't mess with the controls. I just got everything adjusted correctly.
Practice tips
- Practice mess with out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.