take (something) the wrong way

to fail to understand a statement or situation correctly.

A lot of people take his confidence the wrong way, mistaking it for arrogance.

She feels like every word she says is taken the wrong way.

• It's no good crying over spilt milk.
• It's no skin off my nose.
• it's no skin off nose
• it's no skin off your nose
• It's not cricket!
• It's not over until the fat lady sings.
• it's not rocket science
• it's no use
• It's no use crying over spilt milk.
• it's no wonder
• it's now or never
• It's now or never.
• it's one thing after another
• It's one thing after another!
• It's raining cats and dogs!
• it's swings and roundabouts
• it stands to reason
• It's the same old story.
• it's the same old story
• It's the story of my life.
• it's too bad
• it's well worth it
• It's written in the stars.
• it's your funeral
• It takes all sorts