get the wrong end of the stick

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get the wrong end of the stick

Meaning

To misunderstand a situation or something someone said.

Literal Translation

棒の間違った端をつかむ

Examples

  • She got the wrong end of the stick and was offended. 彼女は話を取り違えて、気を悪くしてしまった。
  • Sorry, I got the wrong end of the stick. ごめん、私は勘違いしていたよ。