# make a mistake

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/make-a-mistake
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

To do something incorrectly or get something wrong.

## Examples

- I think I made a mistake on this form.
- If you make a mistake while writing the report, just use the eraser to fix it.
- Even the most experienced professionals occasionally make a mistake when they are under significant pressure to meet a deadline.

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