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get something twisted

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables
get -some-thing twist-ed
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

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.

Usage

Inflected Forms

gets something twisted (present, singular) getting something twisted (participle, present) got something twisted (past) got something twisted (UK, participle) gotten something twisted (US, participle) get it twisted (alternative)

Phrases

get bent out of shape set straight

Frequently Paired Words

get bent out of shape set straight

Synonyms

misread

Questions

What does get something twisted mean?
To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.
Where does get something twisted come from?
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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