get something twisted

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#1·11h ago

(slang, also, AAVE) To misunderstand or misconstrue; to misinterpret; to be confused or in error.

We're just having dinner together, not dating. Don't get it twisted.

Origin: Likely a , 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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