Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Be Amiss.
Be Amiss - as a verb
Interpret in the wrong way
Example: "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misapprehendmisconceivemisconstruemisinterpretmisunderstandExample Sentences
"Something seems to be amiss in the house, as there are strange noises at night."
"The report indicated that there might be amiss with the company's financial records."
"I conducted a thorough investigation, but nothing seemed to be amiss."
"The detective carefully examined the crime scene, searching for anything that could be amiss."
"The coach's decision to substitute the star player raised suspicions that something might be amiss."