Failed
Screw up
Screw up verb - To make a mistake.
Both terms in one sentence
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Third Time's the Charm: Candace reasons that since she has failed twice already, she won't screw up a third time.
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You Have Failed Me Rahl has a bad habit of executing and/or torturing those in his employ who screw up.
Source: Series / Legend of the Seeker -
You Can't Fight Fate You Have Failed Me: As Mega Man explains to Bass, it's essentially a requirement for all evil villains to kill their lackeys once they screw up.
Source: Webcomic / Bob and George
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