This is lesson 17 from Idiom Part 3. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 3- Lesson 17- Idioms about Misunderstanding
1- Clear up the misunderstanding = To resolve or explain a confusion or miscommunication.
We had a long talk to clear up the misunderstanding about the project deadline.
2- Not on the same wavelength = When two or more people do not understand each other well or have different views.
They argued a lot because they were not on the same wavelength about the company’s future.
3- Get the wrong end of the stick = To misunderstand something completely.
I think you got the wrong end of the stick about what she meant in the meeting.
4- Twist what someone says = To change or misinterpret someone’s words to mean something else.
He always tries to twist what I say to make me look bad.
5- Add up = To make sense or be logical.
His explanation didn’t add up, so I asked for more details.
6- Go over my head = Something too difficult to understand.
The math lecture completely went over my head.
7- At cross purposes = When people misunderstand each other and talk about different things.
We were talking at cross purposes, so no progress was made in the meeting.
8- It was all Greek to me = Something is completely incomprehensible or confusing.
The technical jargon in the manual was all Greek to me.
9- It was just double Dutch to me = Something completely incomprehensible or nonsensical.
When he explained the rules, it was just double Dutch to me.
10- The penny still hasn’t dropped, has it? = Someone still hasn’t understood something.
You’ve read the instructions twice, but the penny still hasn’t dropped, has it?
11- You’re putting words into my mouth = Accusing someone of saying something they didn’t say.
You’re putting words into my mouth; I never said I wanted to quit.
12- Out of my depth = Being in a situation that is too difficult to handle or understand.
I felt out of my depth during the advanced physics class.
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