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You got the wrong person vs You have the wrong person

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, but 'you have the wrong person' is slightly more formal while 'you got the wrong person' sounds more casual. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to maintain.
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Last updated: October 24, 2024 • 13478 views

You got the wrong person

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used informally to inform someone that they have made a mistake in identifying a person.

Examples:

  • A: Are you John? B: No, you got the wrong person.
  • Jul 22, 2011 ... I am sorry you got the wrong person. I am sorry you phoned the wrong person. I've read this four choices for several times and I think the ...
  • Read You got the wrong person! from the story Mystery number (not the typical chatfic) by Chimera_Regarion with 22586 reads. midoriyaizuku, hero, ...
  • Feb 1, 2013 ... ... lets just hope that the guys that will read the tribunal case will undestand that you got the wrong person. Upvote 1. Downvote Award Share.
  • Translations in context of "You got the wrong person" in English-French from Reverso Context: I think you got the wrong person here.
  • May 30, 2024 ... ... you got the wrong person."[00:51:30] "It's not about wasting our time; it's about committing resources to try to solve this problem together ...
  • Mar 18, 2019 ... You got the wrong person and refuse to admit it,” I said. The account manager went silent. Then I heard a click. Silence. She disconnected ...
  • 250.9M posts. Discover videos related to You Got The Wrong Person Chipotle on TikTok. See more videos about Orangutan Chipotle, Part 2 Chipotle Guy Wrong ...
  • Jun 29, 2024 ... He often said, “If you have to live together for five years to know if it will work, you got the wrong person!” He was always considerate ...
  • Sep 19, 2023 ... You got the wrong person. I've never done anything to a child. How are you gonna accuse me of this? KARL. Hello there. Welcome to “+ Talk” on ...

Alternatives:

  • You've got the wrong person
  • You got the wrong guy

You have the wrong person

This phrase is correct and slightly more formal than 'you got the wrong person'.

This phrase is used in more formal contexts to convey the same meaning as 'you got the wrong person'.

Examples:

  • Excuse me, you have the wrong person. I'm not who you think I am.
  • Jun 22, 2015 ... #4. Hi, is it the same to say "you have the wrong person" and "you've got the wrong person?" Is you've got in this context british? Thank you ...
  • Sep 7, 2024 ... I'm NOT obsessed with Brute Boris, you have the wrong person. r/BendyAndTheInkMachine - Tiny ...
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... You have the wrong person.” Three times he denied that he knew Jesus. Pressure brings to light weaknesses in our character, areas we need to ...
  • 3 days ago ... [SP] "The problem is you have the wrong person AND the correct person at the same time." Simple Prompt. Upvote 3. Downvote 1 Go to comments
  • Jan 7, 2019 ... God, You Have The Wrong Person. “God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called.” I have heard this quote for some years now. In ...
  • May 1, 2020 ... What is your experience of greeting someone you think you know and after seeing it, you have the wrong person? What do you do after? All ...
  • Read You Have the Wrong Person.. (Part 2) from the story STOP SMOKING! (Sanji x Female Reader) by catherinethi with 287 reads. sanjixreader, love, ...
  • Mar 4, 2024 ... So start with one when you feel you have the wrong person. You can decide accordingly.
  • Do you have the wrong person or have you defined too narrow a role? Have you invested the time and energy to help Marketing staff understand the business ...
  • Nov 17, 2013 ... Yeah you have the wrong person. My name is Amanda, just got this number! MICHAEL 8/17 8:37 PM. oh. I'm sorry. have a good night. AMANDA 8/17 8 ...

Alternatives:

  • You have mistaken the person
  • You are confusing me with someone else

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