To be wrong about the reason for something; to be looking in the wrong place; accusing the wrong person
Definition
To be wrong about the reason for something; to be looking in the wrong place; accusing the wrong person
Examples
- If you expect me to fix it, you're BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE.
- She's BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE with her demands.
- You're BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE if you think I'll agree.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- wrong
- mistaken
- looking in the wrong place
Antonyms: