nice mess

naɪs mɛs

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Definition of nice mess - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

problem situationsituation that is very disorganized or full of problems

This is a nice mess you've gotten us into!
What a nice mess the kids made in the kitchen!
After the storm, the office was a nice mess.

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Expressions with nice mess

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in a nice mess

adv.

in a very difficult or disorganized situation

After the storm, we were in a nice mess.

you're in a nice mess

exp.

facing a difficult or problematic situation

You forgot the tickets again; you're in a nice mess now, aren't you?

Expressions with nice

nice going

intj.

used to praise someone for doing something well

Nice going on your test!

nice touch

thoughtful or pleasing addition

The handwritten note was a nice touch to the gift.

make nice

be pleasant to maintain good relations

She tried to make nice with her new colleagues.

nice try

exp.

used to acknowledge a good effort

Nice try on the project, you did your best.

have a nice life

exp.

wish someone well for the future

I hope you find happiness, have a nice life.

it was nice while it lasted

exp.

expresses enjoyment of something that has ended

The concert was amazing, it was nice while it lasted.

Expressions with mess

mess up

create disorder or untidiness in something

He managed to mess up the entire room.

mess around

engage in idle activities without purpose

They like to mess around on weekends.

royal mess

very big and complicated problem or situation

The project turned into a royal mess after the budget cuts.

fine mess

problematic situation with ironic or sarcastic tone

You've gotten us into a fine mess this time!

in a mess

adj.

disorganized or untidy state

Her room was in a mess after the party.

make a mess

create disorder or untidiness

The kids always make a mess in the living room.

mess things up

cause problems or confusion by making mistakes

He always mess things up when he tries to help.

get into a mess

become involved in a difficult situation

He got into a mess with his taxes.

what a mess

exp.

expression of disapproval about disorder

What a mess you've made of the project.

don't mess with success

exp.

avoid altering a winning formula

The team is performing great; don't mess with success.

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French:beau bazar, ...
German:Schlamassel, ...
Italian:bel pasticcio, ...
Spanish:bonito lío, ...
Portuguese:grande confusão, ...
Chinese:一团糟, ...
Japanese:ひどい有様, ...
Arabic:وَرْطَة, ...
Hebrew:בַּלָּגָן, ...
Russian:дело, ...
Ukrainian:гарна халепа, ...
Hindi:बड़ी गड़बड़, ...
Bengali:বড় গোলমাল, ...
Catalan:bon embolic, ...
Czech:brynda, ...
Danish:værre rod, ...
Dutch:puinhoop, ...
Greek:ωραία ανακατωσούρα, ...
Hungarian:felfordulás, ...
Khmer:ស្ថានការណ៍រញ៉េរញ៉ៃខ្លាំង ឬពោរពេញដោយបញ្ហា, ...
Korean:엉망진창, ...
Persian:آشفتگی بزرگ, ...
Polish:niezły bałagan, ...
Portuguese (BR):belo problema, ...
Romanian:încurcătură frumoasă, ...
Swedish:riktig röra, ...
Thai:ความยุ่งเหยิง, ...
Turkish:karmaşa, ...
Vietnamese:mớ hỗn độn, ...

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