| 单词 | to mistake one's man |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto mistake one's man (also woman) b. to mistake one's man (also woman): to judge incorrectly or underestimate the character or capabilities of the person with whom one is dealing. ΚΠ 1675 W. Wycherley Country-wife iv. 73 Both she and I say you must not design it again, for you have mistaken your woman, as you have done your man. 1794 Massachusetts Spy 16 Apr. If he supposes I am to be frightened by his pompous accusations, he has much mistaken his man. 1841 Congress. Globe 18 June 75/3 Mr. G. said that he was not to be coughed or cried down; gentlemen mistook their man if they supposed he was to be affected by the machinery of the political party. 1892 R. L. Stevenson & L. Osbourne Wrecker x. 160 ‘Mr. Pinkerton, sir!’ exclaimed the offended attorney; and indeed, I myself was almost afraid that Jim had mistaken his man and gone too far. 1993 M. Bragg Crystal Rooms (BNC) 136 ‘Certificates have been won.’ ‘And pinned no doubt like knicker-trophies to your bedroom wall.’ ‘You mistake your man. Truly.’ < as lemmas |
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