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You got the wrong guy

🇬🇧 UK //juː ɡɒt ðə rɒŋ ɡaɪ// 🇺🇸 US //ju ɡɑt ðə rɔŋ ɡaɪ//

Meaning of You got the wrong guy

You have identified the incorrect person in a situation.

In simple words: You made a mistake about who someone is.

You got the wrong guy in a sentence

• I think you got the wrong guy; he wasn't even at the party.
• When you accused Andrew, you got the wrong guy; he was innocent.
• Calm down, you got the wrong guy; I wasn’t involved in that.
• If you think Dan did it, you really got the wrong guy.
• She confidently told the detective, 'You got the wrong guy!'

How to use You got the wrong guy

Commonly used in casual conversations when someone accuses or suspects the wrong person. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a detective scene where someone points and shouts this phrase.

Related words

Collocations with You got the wrong guy

• point out the wrong guy
• accuse the wrong guy
• identify the wrong guy

Synonyms for You got the wrong guy

• you've mistaken the individual
• you picked the wrong person
• you misunderstood

Common mistakes with You got the wrong guy

• Using 'guy' in formal situations.
• Confusing with similar phrases like 'you've mistaken him.'

Frequently asked questions about You got the wrong guy

What does You got the wrong guy mean?

You made a mistake about who someone is.

What is the definition of You got the wrong guy?

You have identified the incorrect person in a situation.

How do you use You got the wrong guy in a sentence?

I think you got the wrong guy; he wasn't even at the party.

Can you give another example of You got the wrong guy?

When you accused Andrew, you got the wrong guy; he was innocent.

What are synonyms for You got the wrong guy?

Common alternatives include you've mistaken the individual, you picked the wrong person, you misunderstood.

What words go with You got the wrong guy?

It commonly pairs with point out the wrong guy, accuse the wrong guy, identify the wrong guy.

What are common mistakes when using You got the wrong guy?

Using 'guy' in formal situations. Confusing with similar phrases like 'you've mistaken him.'

How do you pronounce You got the wrong guy?

US: //ju ɡɑt ðə rɔŋ ɡaɪ//, UK: //juː ɡɒt ðə rɒŋ ɡaɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You got the wrong guy formal or informal?

"You got the wrong guy" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You got the wrong guy?

Commonly used in casual conversations when someone accuses or suspects the wrong person. Avoid in formal settings.