be mixed up in (something)

be mixed up in (something)

To be involved or implicated in something negative or troublesome. I'm worried that he's mixed up in a very dangerous situation.
See also: mixed, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be/get mixed ˈup in something

be/become involved in something, especially something illegal or dishonest: What have you got yourself mixed up in now?
See also: get, mixed, something, up
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See also:
  • be/get mixed up in something
  • get mixed up in (something)
  • be mixed up with (someone)
  • be/get mixed up with somebody
  • get mixed up with (someone)
  • mix (something) up with (something else)
  • mixed blessing
  • mixed blessing, a
  • a mixed blessing
  • mixed up in (something)