get something twisted
English
Alternative forms
- get it twisted
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.
Verb
get something twisted (third-person singular simple present gets something twisted, present participle getting something twisted, simple past got something twisted, past participle (UK) got something twisted or (US) gotten something twisted)
- (slang) To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.
- Synonym: misread
- We're just having dinner together, not dating. Don't get it twisted.
See also
- get bent out of shape