get it wrong

Synonyms

err misunderstand misinterpret misconceive misconstrue misapprehend miscalculate misread trip up drop the ball make a mistake

Antonyms

see twig follow understand recognize penetrate
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Examples

The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong. Andy Rooney

if we get it wrong we will be punished. Boris Johnson

Out on the street I was talkin' to a man. He said "there's so much of this life of mine that I don't understand." You shouldn't worry I said, that ain't no crime. 'Cause if you get it wrong you'll get it right next time, next time. Gerry Rafferty

The explanation for "free software" is simple - a person who has grasped the idea of "free speech, not free beer" will not get it wrong again. Richard Stallman

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but clones kind of get it wrong because we are promoting individuality and being proud of being yourself. Brian Molko

Keep practicing," he told her. "Until I get it right?" she said. But he corrected her. "No. Until you don't get it wrong. John Flanagan

Words in the phrase

get it wrong

Close letter words and terms

get it together get it under control get it up get jiggy get just desserts get just punishment