get something twisted

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error. slang
    — We're just having dinner together, not dating. Don't get it twisted.

词形变化

gets something twisted present,singular,third-person getting something twisted participle,present got something twisted past got something twisted UK,participle,past gotten something twisted US,participle,past get it twisted alternative

词源

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.
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