take a wrong turn at Albuquerque

bark up the wrong tree

To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.

Buggins's turn

A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.

cross to take up

Alternative form of cross to bear.

do somebody wrong

To treat someone badly or unfairly.

fall into the wrong hands

To become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.

forget to take one's medication this morning

To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

get into the wrong hands

To fall into the wrong hands.

get out of bed on the wrong side

To start the day in a bad mood for no apparent reason.