get (someone or something) wrong

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phrase (1)

: to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly

She got the instructions wrong.

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

You've got it all wrong! That's not how it's done.

get (someone) wrong

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phrase (2)

: 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.