get (someone or something) wrong
idiom
: to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly
She got the instructions wrong.
Don't get me wrong—I like his parents. They're just a little too strict.
You've got it all wrong! That's not how it's done.
Examples of get (someone or something) wrong in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
More from me: What do Democrats get wrong in Abrego Garcia case?
—
Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 May 2025
What’s one thing people consistently get wrong about longevity?
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s a lot that people—including health care professionals—get wrong about the connection.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
Here’s the thing most people get wrong: sales isn’t about being pushy, manipulative, or slick.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get (someone or something) wrong
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 May 2025
What’s one thing people consistently get wrong about longevity?
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s a lot that people—including health care professionals—get wrong about the connection.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
Here’s the thing most people get wrong: sales isn’t about being pushy, manipulative, or slick.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get (someone or something) wrong
Cite this Entry
“Get (someone or something) wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20wrong. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share