mess of (something)
mess of (something)
A large, unorganized amount or collection of something. My desk is a mess of paperwork, business cards, and office supplies. There's a whole mess of produce at the farmer's market, but it's not always easy to find what you want.
See also: mess, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(whole) mess of someone or something
Rur. a lot of someone or something. We went out on the lake and caught a whole mess of bluegill. I cooked up a mess of chili and had all my friends over to eat it.
See also: mess, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- mess of
- mess with
- mess with (someone or something)
- mess with someone/something
- a hell of a mess
- hell of a mess
- mell
- mell of a hess
- instruct
- instruct (someone) in (something)