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2022-02-12 09:02
Bollix up phrase
"Bollix" is a different spelling of the slang "bollocks," which refers to testicles. Between "bollix" and "up," a noun or pronoun might be used.
If you bollix something up, you cause it to be disordered, damaged, or ruined.
God damn it! The accountant bollixed up these figures!
I slept so deeply that I didn't notice my kid bollix up my hair.
I bollixed up my computer somehow—could you help me repair it?
To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness
To disrupt someone's plan.
To ruin or fail to capitalize on a chance
To destroy or put a full stop at something or make something utterly unsuccessful
If you say that someone breaks your heart, you mean that he makes you sad by ending a romantic relationship with you or doing anything that has caused you a great deal of distress.
The verb "bollix" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase dates from 1937.
Do you see anything wrong?
Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.
