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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.
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See also

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

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