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You got it wrong vs you got that wrong

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between 'you got it wrong' and 'you got that wrong' depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1022 views

You got it wrong

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform someone that they made a mistake or error.

Examples:

  • You got it wrong. The answer is actually 25, not 24.
  • I'm sorry, but you got it wrong again.
  • Dec 23, 2016 ... "You got it wrong" means you were wrong, at a specific time. You "have it" wrong. The speaker is indicating that someone or something is ...

Alternatives:

  • you made a mistake
  • you are incorrect
  • you misunderstood

you got that wrong

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to inform someone that they made a mistake or error. The addition of 'that' emphasizes the specific thing that was incorrect.

Examples:

  • You got that wrong. The date of the event is next Friday, not this Friday.
  • I think you got that wrong. The instructions were to turn left, not right.
  • You got that wrong, old friend.
  • No, you got that wrong.
  • I think you got that wrong.
  • Boy, have you got that wrong.
  • You got that wrong, mister.
  • No. You got that wrong.

Alternatives:

  • you made an error there
  • you misunderstood that
  • you are mistaken about that

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