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get a bad impression vs get a wrong impression

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to convey the idea of forming a negative opinion about someone or something based on limited information.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

get a bad impression

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express forming a negative opinion about someone or something based on limited information.

This phrase is used when someone forms a negative opinion about someone or something based on limited information or a brief encounter.

Examples:

  • I got a bad impression of the new colleague because he seemed unfriendly at first.
  • Don't judge a book by its cover; you might get a bad impression without knowing the whole story.

Alternatives:

  • form a negative opinion
  • develop a negative perception
  • have a negative view

get a wrong impression

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea of forming a negative opinion about someone or something based on limited information.

This phrase is used when someone forms a negative opinion about someone or something based on limited information or a brief encounter.

Examples:

  • She got a wrong impression of him because of the way he was dressed.
  • I hope you don't get a wrong impression of our company based on this one incident.

Alternatives:

  • form a negative opinion
  • develop a negative perception
  • have a negative view

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