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don't get me wrong

don't get me wrong phrase: do not misinterpret what I am telling you.

Phrase

don't get me wrong

  1. Do not misinterpret what I am telling you.
    • I'm just a bit possessive of him, but don't get me wrong. I'm not so sure I'd kill the groupies that he tags along. It's really not his fault they're there, but that don't mean a thing— I'm still the one he's with, the only one to whom he sings.2011, Dakota Priest, Thorns

Questions about don't get me wrong

What does don't get me wrong mean?
Don't get me wrong means do not misinterpret what I am telling you.
What part of speech is don't get me wrong?
Don't get me wrong is a phrase.

Words near don't get me wrong in the dictionary

  1. don't fight the tape
  2. don't fish off the company dock
  3. don't forget to write
  4. don't get above your raising
  5. don't get mad, get even
  6. don't get me wrong
  7. don't get someone started
  8. don't get your honey where you make your money
  9. don't get your hopes up
  10. don't get your meat where you get your bread
  11. don't give me that

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