English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "well you're definitely hearing the wrong things" Mean?
Learn what "well you're definitely hearing the wrong things" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Well, you're definitely hearing the wrong things.
It means the speaker is saying the other person has the facts wrong or misunderstood the situation.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone denies a rumor or says the other person has misunderstood what they heard.
Usage Scenario
Use this to push back on a claim or rumor. It can sound dismissive if the tone is sharp.
Better ways to say it
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Well, you're definitely hearing the wrong things.
2
You're hearing the wrong things.
3
You must have heard that wrong.
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