in the wrong

1. Mistaken, to blame. For example, The teacher was clearly in the wrong but refused to admit it, or Since he had driven straight through a red light, Jack was the one in the wrong. [c. 1400]

Example Sentences

Universities UK, which represents 141 institutions, said bringing back grants was "the right idea – but this would be executing it in the wrong way".

From BBC

“He’s in the wrong here and maybe looking for a payout,” reads a third comment with more than 1,600 likes.

From Los Angeles Times

But, like other forms of waste, it is often put in the wrong bin.

From BBC

"This is why all of these students and myself are here today, to make sure my tax money is not going in the... wrong direction."

From BBC

When I look at some of the goals they have conceded this season, including Phil Foden's opener for City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, they are down to selection issues, and players being used in the wrong position, rather than the system itself.

From BBC

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