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were wrong vs were mistaken

Both "were wrong" and "were mistaken" are correct phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to indicate that someone made an error or was incorrect about something. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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were wrong

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone made an error or was incorrect about something.

This phrase is used to express that someone's statement, action, or belief was incorrect or inaccurate.

Examples:

You were wrong about the time of the meeting.
I thought the answer was 10, but I was wrong.
She admitted she was wrong about the location of the restaurant.
We were wrong to trust him with the secret.
They were wrong to assume he wouldn't find out.

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But you were wrong about that one, Walt.
You were wrong about La Cebra killing Dixon.
But you were wrong - you can inspire.
But you were wrong about the pizza delivery.
We arrested her mother and we were wrong.
Looks like we were wrong, allison.
And I decided to convince you that you were wrong.
But you were wrong about why I'm always moving.
You were wrong about his body language.
No, you were wrong about that.
You were wrong about boyfriends showing up early.
You were wrong about the Lady of the City.
You were wrong Andrew, he's not ready.
You were wrong about one thing.
And more satisfyingly, you were wrong.
We were wrong about the rat poison.
You were wrong about that, by the way.
Looks like you were wrong about Reed Talbot.
So it turns out you were wrong about the professor.
We were wrong about Dr. Tolson and your girlfriend.

Alternatives:

made a mistake
were incorrect
were mistaken
were in error
were off the mark

were mistaken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone made an error or was incorrect about something.

This phrase is used to express that someone's statement, action, or belief was incorrect or inaccurate.

Examples:

I was mistaken about the date of the event.
She thought he was the culprit, but she was mistaken.
They were mistaken in assuming he wouldn't show up.
He admitted he was mistaken in his judgment.
We were mistaken to trust her with the task.

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Ethan, under the circumstances, I think it seems clear that you were mistaken.
If you thought all hubots were the same, you were mistaken.
Then would you mind going out again and saying you were mistaken?
I have not heard one of you say: 'Perhaps we were mistaken.
You were mistaken, Jane Eyre.
I had hoped the doctors were mistaken...
You can demonstrate that they were mistaken.
Its own inquiry found that the journalists' cameras were mistaken for weapons.
Just call back and say you were mistaken.
A few times, actually, she and I were mistaken for a couple.
I think that the Spanish authorities were mistaken in not requesting this aid at the time and now they must do so.
The police officer, he was thinking that we were mistaken, and that they were a harmless animal.
And red sand from this wind... has flown as far as the south coast of England, apparently producing... showers so dense that they were mistaken for blood.
Either you were mistaken... or you took it.
Not that you put other interests before those of your company but that you were mistaken in how you did it.
When you realize you were mistaken, broken-hearted you will come back.
Consequently the action of the judiciary shows that the Valencian and Spanish Governments were mistaken in backing and approving works on which no environmental impact assessment had been carried out.
We have all been blind and we ought at least to recognise that we too were mistaken.
Germany argues that the BdB and the Commission were mistaken in the way they calculated the minimum remuneration in the Decision 2000/392/EC.
You're saying you and Gegen were mistaken?

Alternatives:

made a mistake
were incorrect
were wrong
were in error
were off the mark

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