The other definitions are not wrong ;) but there is another use. âYouâre not wrongâ can also be strong agreement. It can indicate that the speaker is surprised by the statement being agreed with. I can imagine a non English speaker would be driven nuts by the fact that this phrase can mean anything between youâre not really right, and you are really right! Itâs the intonation, stress, and speed that makes the difference. It would be wildly difficult to explain in a space like this. It in writing, the latter is sometimes indicated with an exclamation point.
My sister had told me she could tell when I am thinking in German and make an effort to speak in English. I had never noticed this (itâs been 25 years since I left Germany so this surprised me). Me: âyouâre not wrong!â
Me to husband: âSheâs not wrong!â