mistake for
Take someone or something for someone or something else, as in I'm sorry, I mistook you for her sister, or Don't mistake that friendly smile for good intentions; he's a tough competitor. [c. 1600]
Nearby words
missy, mist, mist., mistakable, mistake, mistake for, mistaken, mistal, mistassini, mistbow, mistcoat
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