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O que significa " barking up the wrong tree" feel free to write examples and sentences, thanks in advance. ?
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- Castelhano (Espanha)
It means:
1) to make the wrong choice, e.g. "She thinks quitting her job is a good decision, but I told her she's barking up the wrong tree"
2) to ask the wrong person, e.g. "I asked him about the construction plans, but he apologised and said I was barking up the wrong tree"
3) to follow the wrong course, e.g. "The police blames our neighbour, but I'm sure they're barking up the wrong tree"
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- Inglês (RU)
You are making a guess about something. Your guess is wrong. (or possibly WRONG! Depends on context)
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It means:
1) to make the wrong choice, e.g. "She thinks quitting her job is a good decision, but I told her she's barking up the wrong tree"
2) to ask the wrong person, e.g. "I asked him about the construction plans, but he apologised and said I was barking up the wrong tree"
3) to follow the wrong course, e.g. "The police blames our neighbour, but I'm sure they're barking up the wrong tree"
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- Inglês (RU)
@milycabrera92: It means you are not onto something. Such as for detectives you might say, `You are barking up the wrong tree' I think it's something else
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