get the timing wrong
Frequency: 7.011.5 per million words
To fail by choosing an incorrect or inopportune moment to do something.
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- They completely got the timing wrong for their product launch, missing the holiday season.
- His attempt to surprise her failed because he got the timing wrong and she was already awake.
- The comedian got the timing wrong on several jokes, and the audience didn't laugh.
- If you get the timing wrong when baking, the cake might be undercooked.
- We got the timing wrong and arrived at the restaurant just as they were closing.
- He tried to make a witty remark, but he got the timing wrong and it fell flat.
- The company got the timing wrong with its marketing campaign, releasing it during a major crisis.
- She knew she had gotten the timing wrong when she saw the disappointed look on his face.
- The timing of the police raid was perfect; any later and the suspects would have escaped, but they got the timing wrong and found the place empty.
- Don't get the timing wrong when you're performing surgery; precision is key.