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Idioms

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]

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mistake for

So did I, in contemplation of all the gadgets, guest appearances and exposition dumps the film’s screenwriters, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, mistake for a compelling story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

The first signs of colorectal cancer can be mild, vague, or easy to mistake for common digestive problems.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

"Lammens doesn't cover himself in any glory. He didn't make a mistake for Man United last year but this is another pressure," said Stephen Warnock on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

It would be a grave mistake for him to burn even more bridges with European leaders.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

‘I really do think it would be a mistake for Mick to have to work regular. I don’t think it would be right.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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