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get one's wires crossed in German

get one's wires crossed in German is missverstehen, vorbeireden.

get one's wires crossed in German

missverstehen
verb
(intransitive, idiomatic) To get confused or mixed up about another person's intentions; to misunderstand one another.
vorbeireden
verb
(intransitive, idiomatic) To get confused or mixed up about another person's intentions; to misunderstand one another.
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What is "get one's wires crossed" in German?

"get one's wires crossed" in German is missverstehen, vorbeireden.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "get one's wires crossed": missverstehen, vorbeireden.

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