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Wrong of you vs Wrong for you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Wrong of you' is used to express disapproval or criticism of someone's actions, while 'wrong for you' is used to indicate that something is not suitable or appropriate for a person.

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Wrong of you

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express disapproval or criticism of someone's actions.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has done something incorrect or inappropriate.

Examples:

It was wrong of you to speak to her like that.
It's wrong of you to ignore your responsibilities.

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But it was wrong of you to hit Mabry.
It's very wrong of you to ask me that.
It's wrong of you not to forgive him.
Then that was very wrong of you, and when you are better, you and I will have words about it, Archie Arless.
Essentially, the jury said it was wrong of you to fire him because of his age, but they understood why you did it.
Dad, it was wrong of you to say anything because this is Mom's personal business and because you don't know!
That's wrong of me because you're great.
It was wrong of me to expect you to lie.
It was wrong of me to confront you about taking Rachel to Portland.
Sister, I got the wrong impression of you from things said at the house.
Look, professor, I don't want to get on the wrong side of you.
If I've got the wrong impression of you, it's not my fault.
And it's wrong of him to make you feel that way.
It was wrong of me to bludgeon you into agreeing to play for the team.
It was wrong of me to treat you the way I did.
Otto, maybe it was wrong of us to let you think you killed 24 children.
It was wrong of me to make you leave.
- Maybe it was wrong of me to hold you to a different standard than your brother.
Look, it was wrong of me to kick you fellas around. I admit it.
It was wrong of me to marry you. I knew...

Alternatives:

incorrect of you
inappropriate of you
unacceptable of you
disrespectful of you
inconsiderate of you

Wrong for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something is not suitable or appropriate for a person.

This phrase is used to suggest that a particular action, choice, or situation is not the best or most beneficial for a person.

Examples:

Eating spicy food might be wrong for you if you have a sensitive stomach.
Staying up late is wrong for you because you need to wake up early.

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If I was that wrong for you, you should have been paying more attention at the start.
Is it wrong for you and Clementine?
Even when you know they're completely wrong for you, you still can't stop thinking about them.
She was wrong for you, Matthew.
She's all wrong for you, man.
- Good. Dude, she's totally wrong for you.
There's any number of reasons why he's wrong for you.
Maybe they think she's wrong for you.
It is wrong for you to date someone this early in recovery.
This woman is wrong for you.
That hair color is all wrong for you.
Kate's all wrong for you.
Dude, she's totally wrong for you.
Office is all wrong for you.
I don't want to see this go wrong for you.
He takes everything that's gone wrong for you. and makes it better.
You know, this shade's totally wrong for you.
What went wrong for you guys?
"He's all wrong for you, Katie".
How did things go so wrong for you?

Alternatives:

not right for you
inappropriate for you
unsuitable for you
not beneficial for you
not advisable for you

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