get the wrong idea

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   To form a mistaken impression of someone's intentions or of a situation, often assuming romance, impropriety, or something other than what was meant.

In the movies · 10

• You've got the wrong idea about me, Mr Valiant.Who Framed Roger Rabbit1988
• Dude, no dinner. He'II get the wrong idea.I Love You, Man2009
• Ma, you got the wrong idea about this war.How the West Was Won1962
• Cause otherwise the boys get the wrong idea And you know how they areEnchanted2007
• You know, I just didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea.Husbands and Wives1992
• If some had walked in he might get the wrong ideaThe Machinist2004
• The fellas in the office might get the wrong idea how I found out.The Apartment1960
• - I don't want you to get the wrong idea. - Oh, no, no, no.Vicky Cristina Barcelona2008

Learn it in full scenes

• I Love You, Man2009
  • Peter Proposes to Zooey
  • Peter Misses the Joshua Tree Trip
  • Peter Tries to Make Friends
• Husbands and Wives1992
  • Jack and Sally Announce a Split
  • Gabe and Judy's Late-Night Talk
  • Sally Calls Jack During a Date
• The Apartment1960
  • Baxter Swaps His Apartment Nights
  • Sheldrake Grills Baxter About the Key
  • Baxter Meets Fran at the Theatre

More expressions

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• on own
• do me a favor
• in love with
• figure it out
• get away with
• i was wondering if