out of context
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used of a statement or remark that is quoted in an incomplete or inaccurate way, often to the point that makes it hard to understand if not misunderstood
Idiom
Informal
例
Quoting a single sentence from a lengthy conversation can easily lead to misinterpretation and taking it out of context.
The headline of the article was misleading because it presented a quote out of context, distorting the speaker's intended message.
