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Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
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Barking up the Wrong Tree
The phrase 'Barking up the Wrong Tree" means to make the wrong choice; to ask the wrong person; to follow the wrong course.
You can use the phrase 'Barking up the Wrong Tree' when explaining that you are not the right person to address.
Example of Use: "I have been trying to solve this math problem for 30 minutes, but I think I've been barking up the wrong tree."
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