get (something) wrong
To do, understand, or answer something inaccurately, or incorrectly. I sure didn't ace the exam, but I hope I didn't get too many wrong. Take your time—you'll just end up making more work for yourself if you get it wrong the first time. That electrician got the wiring wrong, and now nothing in the house will turn on!
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get it wrong
to misunderstand someone or something. Oh, Otto, you've got it wrong again! Why do you have to get it wrong every time?
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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