Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-your-wires-crossed
idiom
/ɡɛt jʊr waɪərz krɔst/
Definition
To misunderstand a situation or misinterpret information due to confusion or lack of clarity.
Examples
- When I asked her to bring the blue files, I must have gotten my wires crossed because she brought the red ones instead.
- It seems we got our wires crossed regarding the meeting time; let’s clarify it now.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to a mix-up or a breakdown in communication, where people end up with different understandings or expectations.
Synonyms
- misunderstand
- confuse
- misinterpret
- mix up
