English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "there's gotta be some sort of mix up" Mean?
Learn what "there's gotta be some sort of mix up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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about this There's gotta be some sort of mix-up.
It means the speaker thinks something went wrong by mistake, not on purpose.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is suggesting that there must have been a misunderstanding or clerical error.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you believe there has been an error or misunderstanding. It is common in everyday speech and sounds natural.
Better ways to say it
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There’s gotta be some sort of mix-up.
2
There must be some kind of mix-up.
3
There must be a mistake.
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