screw up

US /skruː ˈʌp/
UK /skruː ˈʌp/
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1.

vermasseln, verpfuschen

to make a mistake or do something badly

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I really screwed up the presentation.
Ich habe die Präsentation wirklich vermasselt.
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Don't screw up this opportunity.
Vermassel diese Gelegenheit nicht.
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2.

reinlegen, ungerecht behandeln

to treat someone badly or unfairly

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The company really screwed him up by not paying him on time.
Die Firma hat ihn wirklich reingelegt, indem sie ihn nicht pünktlich bezahlt hat.
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Don't let anyone screw you up.
Lass dich von niemandem reinlegen.
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exploitmistreattake advantage ofrip off
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