Get (one) wrong In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get (one) wrong", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-13 10:08

Meaning of Get (one) wrong

Synonyms:

take (one) wrong

Get (one) wrong phrase

To wrongly understand what one said and therefore attribute malice to one or feel offended.
 

 

Please don't get me wrong -I was just trying to suggest a few means to improve your performance, not criticize anything about it.

I need to explain this because I am afraid you'll get me wrong.

I was worried that he got me wrong and imputed wickedness to me.

Other phrases about:

on the wrong end of (something)

If you say that you are on the wrong end of (something), you mean that you have a problematic association with something; thereby leading to negative consequences.

knowledge in, bullshit out

Although someone is given reliable information, they continue to ignore or misunderstand it.

get (one's) signals crossed

Have a misunderstanding based on verbal or nonverbal communication between one another

be/talk at cross purposes

To be in conflict with or misunderstand someone or something

Grammar and Usage of Get (one) wrong

Verb Forms

  • got (one) wrong

The verb "get" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Get (one) wrong

This expression dates back to to 1900.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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