in the wrong

phrase

: in the position or situation of being wrong

We had an argument and each of us thinks that the other was in the wrong.

Examples of in the wrong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hydrogen systems are not forgiving when oxygen is present in the wrong place. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

But by declaring that combining two schools represents cruel and unusual punishment, the mayor puts the emphasis in the wrong place. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

So while there’s no such thing as a tacky color per se, even the prettiest hue can fall flat in the wrong circumstance. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

For one, all the parts of the power trio were in the wrong place. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the wrong

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong