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What Does "but let's not make a mess around here" Mean?

Learn what "but let's not make a mess around here" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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But let's not make a mess around here.

This means the speaker wants people to stay calm and avoid causing problems.

From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 58

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is telling everyone not to cause trouble in the current place.

Usage Scenario

Use this to tell people to behave and keep things under control. It can sound practical, but also a little controlling.

Better ways to say it

1
Let's not make a mess around here.
2
Don't make a mess here.
3
Let's not cause trouble here.

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