take something the wrong way
US /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðə rɔŋ weɪ/
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误解, 想歪了
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.
我希望你不要误解我的话；我无意冒犯你。
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He tends to take things the wrong way, so be careful what you say.
他容易误解事情，所以说话要小心。