“Barking up the wrong tree”
Definizione
To make a wrong assumption.
Esempi
Examples
“If you think I broke it, you’re barking up the wrong tree.”
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If you think I broke it, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
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- What does "Barking up the wrong tree" mean?
- "Barking up the wrong tree" means to make a wrong assumption.
- How do you use "Barking up the wrong tree" in a sentence?
- Example: "If you think I broke it, you’re barking up the wrong tree."
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