take something the wrong way
US /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
1.
levar algo a mal, interpretar mal
to misunderstand something that someone says or does, especially in a way that makes you feel offended or upset
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I hope you don't take what I said the wrong way; I didn't mean to offend you.
Espero que você não leve o que eu disse a mal; eu não quis te ofender.
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He tends to take things the wrong way, so be careful what you say.
Ele tende a levar as coisas a mal, então tenha cuidado com o que você diz.