wrong side out
The phrase "wrong side out" is often used to describe clothing worn incorrectly, but it can also metaphorically describe situations that are reversed or opposite of what is normal.
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Definition
B2Fashion
(literal)Having the inner side of a garment facing outward.
Example
- She accidentally wore her sweater wrong side out.
C1General
(figurative)Reversed or opposite to what is normal or expected.
Example
- His argument was completely wrong side out, missing the main point.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wrong side out":
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