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Meaning of wrong end of the stick | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A wrong idea about something, a misconception.

Examples

“As usual, the newspapers got hold of the wrong end of the stick and stated the whole problem in reverse.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

wrong number wrong rook pawn wrong side wrong side of the tracks wrong side of town wrong think