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You are making a mistake

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ ɑːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə mɪsˈteɪk// 🇺🇸 US //ju ɑr ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə mɪsˈteɪk//

Meaning of You are making a mistake

You are incorrectly choosing or doing something.

In simple words: You are doing something wrong.

You are making a mistake in a sentence

• You are making a mistake by not checking your work.
• When you ignore the instructions, you are making a mistake.
• You are making a mistake if you think this path is safer.
• In math, you are making a mistake if you miscalculate.
• You are making a mistake by assuming everyone agrees with you.

How to use You are making a mistake

Use in conversations to point out an error. It's polite if phrased kindly. Avoid in formal settings without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person trying to assemble furniture but placing pieces incorrectly.

Related words

Collocations with You are making a mistake

• make a mistake
• realize a mistake
• correct a mistake
• avoid a mistake
• identify a mistake

Synonyms for You are making a mistake

• You are wrong
• You have erred
• You are misremembering
• You are in error
• You are mistaken

Common mistakes with You are making a mistake

• Using 'mistake' incorrectly as a verb.
• Confusing with 'mistakes' in past simple.
• Overusing in friendly contexts, it may sound harsh.

Frequently asked questions about You are making a mistake

What does You are making a mistake mean?

You are doing something wrong.

What is the definition of You are making a mistake?

You are incorrectly choosing or doing something.

How do you use You are making a mistake in a sentence?

You are making a mistake by not checking your work.

Can you give another example of You are making a mistake?

When you ignore the instructions, you are making a mistake.

What are synonyms for You are making a mistake?

Common alternatives include You are wrong, You have erred, You are misremembering, You are in error, You are mistaken.

What words go with You are making a mistake?

It commonly pairs with make a mistake, realize a mistake, correct a mistake, avoid a mistake, identify a mistake.

What are common mistakes when using You are making a mistake?

Using 'mistake' incorrectly as a verb. Confusing with 'mistakes' in past simple. Overusing in friendly contexts, it may sound harsh.

How do you pronounce You are making a mistake?

US: //ju ɑr ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə mɪsˈteɪk//, UK: //jʊ ɑːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə mɪsˈteɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You are making a mistake?

Use in conversations to point out an error. It's polite if phrased kindly. Avoid in formal settings without context.