| Phrase/Idiom | bark up the wrong tree |
|---|---|
| Definition | A person who is barking up the wrong tree is doing the wrong thing, because their beliefs or ideas are incorrect or mistaken. |
| Example | The police are barking up the wrong tree if they think I stole the car. I can’t drive! |
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