How to Pronounce "have your wires crossed"
expression
HAV yoor/yer WYERZ KRAWST
hav yaw WYE-uhz KROST
Definition
To misunderstand a situation or what someone else is saying; to be confused about the facts or intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwaɪɝz/, /ˈwaɪɹz/ /ˈkɹɔst
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈaɪəz/ /kɹˈɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yoor/yer WYERZ KRAWST
UK
hav yaw WYE-uhz KROST
Listen in Context
I think we have our wires crossed about the meeting time.
Sorry, I must have my wires crossed—I thought you said Monday.
They had their wires crossed about who would pick up the kids.
We totally got our wires crossed—I was waiting at home while you were at the café.