get (one) wrong
To misunderstand one. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate everything your mother has done for us—but it's time for her to get her own place. You've got him all wrong—I know he seems gruff, but he's a total sweetheart. Don't get me wrong, I know we need to make changes around here and get more money coming in. I just don't know if going into business with your brother is the best idea.
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get someone (all) wrong
to misunderstand someone's intentions or character. I think you've got me all wrong. I want to be your friend, not your enemy.
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get someone wrong
Misunderstand someone, as in
I think you got him wrong. This expression is often put as
Don't get me wrong, used to clarify one's feelings, views, or the like, as in
Don't get me wrong-I'm happy about the outcome. [
Colloquial; c. 1900] Also see
make no mistake.
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get someone wrong
misunderstand someone, especially by falsely imputing malice to them.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
get somebody ˈwrong
(spoken) not understand correctly what somebody means: Please don’t get me wrong, I’m not criticizing you.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017