| 释义 |
take (something) the wrong way take (something) the wrong wayTo misunderstand or misinterpret something, especially in such a way as to take offense at what is said or done. Now, I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but I think it would be easier for everyone if you waited to visit until the baby is a few weeks old. I simply don't post online comments anymore, because too often what I say is taken the wrong way.See also: take, way, wrongtake the wrong wayAlso, take amiss. Misunderstand, misinterpret, especially so as to take offense. For example, I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but you have to give others a chance to speak , or Please don't take their criticism amiss; they mean well. The variant dates from the late 1300s. Also see get someone wrong. See also: take, way, wrongtake something the wrong ˈway be offended by a remark that was not intended to be offensive: Don’t take this the wrong way, but don’t you think you should get your hair cut?See also: something, take, way, wrong |