Phrase: Don't get me wrong

You say 'Don't get me wrong' when you want to make sure that someone does not get an incorrect idea about what you are doing or saying, or about why you are doing or saying it.

Meaning:

  • It means don't misinterpret what I'm saying as criticism.
  • You use this expression when you think someone might not understand what you say, or be upset by it.

  • It's used when you think someone may understand your remarks wrongly, or be offended by them and you want to make sure they don't.

Example Dialogue


Wife: I got into an argument with your mom again this morning.

Husband: Don’t take anything she says or does personally. Just let her do her thing.

Wife: Don't get me wrong, I appreciate everything your mother has done for us—but it's time for her to get her own place.


Example Sentences

  • Don't get me wrong, it's interesting work. But it's not permanent.

  • Don't get me wrong, I like him, but I know he can be a pain at times.

  • Don't get me wrong - I'd love to come, but I'm too busy next week.

  • I like Jenny, don't get me wrong, but I do think she acts a little childish at times.

  • Don't get me wrong - I like Sarah, but she can be a little bossy sometimes.

  • Don't get me wrong, I love my family, I just don't want to be with them all the time.

  • Don't get me wrong, I enjoy children. However, they do bother me at times.
  • Don't get me wrong, I think it's a good school, but they really should get some more up-to-date equipment.
  • "Don't get me wrong, people love me in this community and I love them, too, but there are some ignorant people that would come up to me and say that I don't look American enough or patriotic enough," Wong says in the video, according to the BBC.


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