idiom
barking up the wrong tree
BAR-king UP thuh RONG TREE
ˈbɑːrkɪŋ ʌp ðə rɒŋ triːListen
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Syllable breakdown
barkingupthewrongtree
Dictionary meaning
Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Examples
- If you think I'm responsible for the data breach, you're barking up the wrong tree.
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