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

After some back and forth about who was in the wrong, the conversation ultimately becomes about Vicki continuing to put herself on an island and keep everybody at a distance. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

But your utility company may have your home address, phone number, billing history and other details that can become very useful in the wrong hands. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

In my experience, people tend to look in the wrong places to answer whether the manufacturer can operate. — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Gas prices are moving sharply in the wrong direction at a time of year when drivers typically get some relief. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the wrong

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