get something twisted
get something twisted verb: to misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.
Verb
get something twisted (third-person singular simple present gets something twisted, present participle getting something twisted, simple past got something twisted, past participle (UK) got something twisted or (US) gotten something twisted)
- To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.
- We're just having dinner together, not dating. Don't get it twisted.
- Synonyms:
- misread
Synonyms of get something twisted
Forms of get something twisted
| third-person singular present | gets something twisted |
|---|---|
| present participle | getting something twisted |
| past | got something twisted |
| past participle UK | got something twisted |
| past participle US | gotten something twisted |
| alternative form | get it twisted |
Origin of get something twisted
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.
Questions about get something twisted
- What does get something twisted mean?
- Get something twisted means to misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.
- What part of speech is get something twisted?
- Get something twisted is a verb.
- What is the past tense of get something twisted?
- The past tense of get something twisted is got something twisted.
Words near get something twisted in the dictionary
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