on the wrong track
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on the wrong track
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using the wrong general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in an unpromising way
Opposite: on the right track
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prep_phrase Translations
| Français | faire fausse route |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | auf dem Holzweg sein, auf dem falschen Dampfer |
| Italiano | fuori strada |
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title = {on the wrong track},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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