get (someone) wrong
idiom
: 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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Drug policy is an easy thing to get wrong and a difficult thing to get right.
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The white light is warm and natural, not the harsh blue tone a lot of bulbs get wrong.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
What do history buffs often get wrong about the Texas Revolution?
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Finally, a decent app One thing that many controller manufacturers get wrong is the app.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The white light is warm and natural, not the harsh blue tone a lot of bulbs get wrong.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
What do history buffs often get wrong about the Texas Revolution?
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Finally, a decent app One thing that many controller manufacturers get wrong is the app.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Get (someone) wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28someone%29%20wrong. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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