take something the wrong way
take (something) the wrong way
To misunderstand or misinterpret something, especially in such a way as to take offense at what is said or done. Now, I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but I think it would be easier for everyone if you waited to visit until the baby is a few weeks old. I simply don't post online comments anymore, because too often what I say is taken the wrong way.
See also: take, way, wrong
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take something the wrong ˈway
be offended by a remark that was not intended to be offensive: Don’t take this the wrong way, but don’t you think you should get your hair cut?See also: something, take, way, wrong
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take (something) the wrong way
- take the wrong way
- take (something) in the wrong way
- don't get me wrong
- get (one) wrong
- get somebody wrong
- get someone wrong
- get wrong
- get the wrong end of the stick
- get hold of the wrong end of the stick