muddle · noun C or U /ˈmʌd.əl/
muddle
C2 a situation of confusion or bad organization
Dictionary examples:
There was a big muddle over who was buying the tickets.
I'm in such a muddle with these bills.
Dad got into a muddle over the plans for Christmas.
Learner example:
She couldn't make out how to get out of the muddle she [wa]s in. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Japanese)
muddle · verb /ˈmʌd.əl/
muddle through
C2 to get something done even though you are not organized or prepared
Dictionary example:
I don’t know how to keep score – I’ll just have to muddle through.
