1 If you think I would do that to you, you're barking the wrong tree.
2 You're barking the wrong tree if you're expecting me accept bribes.
3 Well,as you can see officer,the person who called you saying I had drugs in my house was barking the wrong tree.
4 These teachers are barking the wrong tree they if they're expecting us to accept the pay rise they are asking for.
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