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You're making a big mistake

🇬🇧 UK //jʊəˌmeɪkɪŋ ə bɪɡ mɪsˈteɪk// 🇺🇸 US //jʊrˈmeɪkɪŋ ə bɪɡ mɪsˈteɪk//

Meaning of You're making a big mistake

You are doing something that will likely lead to a negative outcome.

In simple words: You're doing something very wrong.

You're making a big mistake in a sentence

• If you ignore my advice, you're making a big mistake.
• I can’t believe you’re going through with that; you're making a big mistake.
• When you dismiss her ideas like that, you're making a big mistake.

How to use You're making a big mistake

Use when someone is about to do something unwise. Appropriate in both friendly and serious contexts, but can sound confrontational.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone dropping a large stack of papers, saying 'You're making a big mistake!'

Related words

Collocations with You're making a big mistake

• big mistake
• making a mistake
• you're wrong

Synonyms for You're making a big mistake

• You're wrong
• That's a poor choice
• You're error-prone
• You've erred
• That’s a bad decision

Opposites of You're making a big mistake

• You're making a good decision
• You're on the right track
• You're doing the right thing

Common mistakes with You're making a big mistake

• Confusing with 'you're making a small mistake'
• Using it in overly casual situations
• Forgetting to use 'you’re' instead of 'your'

Frequently asked questions about You're making a big mistake

What does You're making a big mistake mean?

You're doing something very wrong.

What is the definition of You're making a big mistake?

You are doing something that will likely lead to a negative outcome.

How do you use You're making a big mistake in a sentence?

If you ignore my advice, you're making a big mistake.

Can you give another example of You're making a big mistake?

I can’t believe you’re going through with that; you're making a big mistake.

What are synonyms for You're making a big mistake?

Common alternatives include You're wrong, That's a poor choice, You're error-prone, You've erred, That’s a bad decision.

What is the opposite of You're making a big mistake?

Opposite meanings include You're making a good decision, You're on the right track, You're doing the right thing.

What words go with You're making a big mistake?

It commonly pairs with big mistake, making a mistake, you're wrong.

What are common mistakes when using You're making a big mistake?

Confusing with 'you're making a small mistake' Using it in overly casual situations Forgetting to use 'you’re' instead of 'your'

How do you pronounce You're making a big mistake?

US: //jʊrˈmeɪkɪŋ ə bɪɡ mɪsˈteɪk//, UK: //jʊəˌmeɪkɪŋ ə bɪɡ mɪsˈteɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're making a big mistake?

Use when someone is about to do something unwise. Appropriate in both friendly and serious contexts, but can sound confrontational.