He sends me mixed messages about our plans.
mixed message
idiomAny communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.
The boss said the project was a priority, but then cut our budget, which sent a mixed message to the team.
Her polite words were contradicted by her cold body language, leaving the audience to struggle with the mixed message she was clearly projecting.
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mixed bag
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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mixed blessing
Something that has both good and bad features.
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mixed herbs
A common mix of different dried herbs for general culinary use, containing some or all of basil, sage, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, thyme, and parsley.
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mixed picture
A situation in which both negatives and positives are found.
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send a message
To implicitly communicate an idea, typically through one's actions.