get (someone) wrong

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: to misunderstand what someone is saying

Don't get me wrong—I like his parents. They're just a little too strict.

I hope I didn't get him wrong. I thought he said I could tell you what happened.

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And what does science fiction get wrong about survival on one of our closest cosmic neighbors? — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026 Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

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