wrong end of the stick
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- US Pronunciation
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- /rɔŋ, rɒŋ ˈend ʌv, ɒv stressed ði stɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /rɔŋ, rɒŋ ˈend ʌv, ɒv stressed ði stɪk/
Definitions of wrong end of the stick words
- noun wrong end of the stick a complete misunderstanding of a situation, explanation, etc 0
- noun wrong end of the stick A wrong idea about something, a misconception. 0
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Parts of speech for Wrong end of the stick
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wrong end of the stick popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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