Have pegged as Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To judge or label someone or something as having a particular quality, role, or identity, often based on impression or appearance rather than full knowledge.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal. Usually used about perceptions or judgments made about people ('They had him pegged as a troublemaker'), but can apply to things. Suggests a possibly superficial or mistaken impression. Common in spoken English, less so in writing.
جمل نموذجية
People have pegged her as shy just because she is quiet.
basic
I had him pegged as the leader of the group.
basic
They have pegged me as someone who doesn’t like to try new things.
basic
You really had me pegged as a morning person—guess I fooled you!
natural
Everyone at work has pegged him as a genius just because he’s good with computers.
natural
She’s not what I had her pegged as—she’s way more outgoing than I thought.
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