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Definitions from the Webbarking up the wrong treePart of speech: Idiom Definition 1: To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action; to make a wrong assumption or accusation. Example sentence 1: John accused his brother of eating his sandwich, but he was barking up the wrong tree because it was actually the dog. Example sentence 2: Sarah thought she found the perfect candidate for the job, but after the interview, she realized she was barking up the wrong tree. Definition 2: To criticize or blame someone who is not responsible for a particular situation or problem. Example sentence 1: The customers were furious when they complained to the cashier about the high prices, but it was clear they were barking up the wrong tree as he had no control over pricing. Example sentence 2: The politician tried to shift the blame onto his opponent during the debate, but everybody knew he was barking up the wrong tree. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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