Get something wrong

phrase

To make a mistake or not understand something correctly.

I am sorry, I think I got something wrong in the assignment.

Often appears as...

got the answer wrong
got the calculations wrong

phrase

To attribute inaccurate or incorrect properties to something.

I think you got the formula wrong, it should be the other way round.

Often appears as...

got the formula wrong
got the analysis wrong

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

phrase

To make a mistake or not understand something correctly.

I am sorry, I think I got something wrong in the assignment.

Often appears as...

got the answer wrong
got the calculations wrong

phrase

To attribute inaccurate or incorrect properties to something.

I think you got the formula wrong, it should be the other way round.

Often appears as...

got the formula wrong
got the analysis wrong

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

Definition 1 of 2

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Common Mistakes

Used when admitting a mistake in everyday situations or tasks.

During our meeting, I got the budget figures wrong.

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Apologies

Often used to express regret in misunderstanding or inaccuracies.

Sorry, I might have gotten your instructions wrong.

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Casual Convo

Common in informal conversations to point out errors without being harsh.

I thought you said 3 PM, but I must have gotten that wrong.

Pro Tip 1/3

Common Mistakes

Used when admitting a mistake in everyday situations or tasks.

During our meeting, I got the budget figures wrong.

Pro Tip 2/3

Apologies

Often used to express regret in misunderstanding or inaccuracies.

Sorry, I might have gotten your instructions wrong.

Pro Tip 3/3

Casual Convo

Common in informal conversations to point out errors without being harsh.

I thought you said 3 PM, but I must have gotten that wrong.

Pro Tip 1/3

Common Mistakes

Used when admitting a mistake in everyday situations or tasks.

During our meeting, I got the budget figures wrong.

Pro Tip 2/3

Apologies

Often used to express regret in misunderstanding or inaccuracies.

Sorry, I might have gotten your instructions wrong.

Pro Tip 3/3

Casual Convo

Common in informal conversations to point out errors without being harsh.

I thought you said 3 PM, but I must have gotten that wrong.

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