get something twisted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.

Word forms

get something twisted gets something twisted getting something twisted got something twisted gotten something twisted get it twisted

Etymology

Likely a clipping of get something twisted out of shape, referring to a notion or idea that has been taken out of proper context. Also likely from the observation that twisted wires or lines often result in miscommunication and error.

Synonyms

misread

Related words

get bent out of shape

← get someone's nanny-goat
← get someone's neurons firing
← get someone's number
← get someone's shirt out
← get something over with

get started →
get straight →
get stuck in →
get stuck into →
get stuffed →

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