Meaning of 'Wrong end of the stick'
What does the saying 'Wrong end of the stick' mean?
Idiom: Wrong end of the stick
Meaning:
If someone has got the wrong end of the stick, they have misunderstood what someone has said to them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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