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fake(verb, change, twist, spoil, alter)
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fall into error(expression, idiom)
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fudge(verb, change, twist, spoil, alter)
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get one wrong(expression, idiom)
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get signals crossed(verb, expression, idiom, confuse, mistake)
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get signals mixed(verb, expression, idiom, confuse, mistake)
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get the wrong end of the stick(verb, expression, idiom, mistake, misconstrue)
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get the wrong idea(verb, expression, idiom, mistake, misconstrue)
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get the wrong impression(verb, expression, idiom, mistake, misconstrue)
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get wrong impression(verb, expression, idiom, confuse, mistake)
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give snow job(expression, idiom, promote, twist, confuse)
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gnarl(verb, change, twist, alter, deceive)
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goof(verb, confuse, overlook, misconstrue, misunderstand)
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have wrong impression(expression, idiom, confuse, overlook, misconstrue)
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judge amiss
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jumble(verb, confuse, overlook, distort, misconstrue)
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knot(verb, change, twist, alter, deceive)
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lapse(verb, confuse, overlook, misconstrue, misunderstand)
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make a mess(expression, idiom, confuse, overlook, misconstrue)
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make a miscue(expression, idiom)
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