Definition
To be mistaken about the cause of a problem or the correct way to achieve a desired outcome.
找錯對象
If you think the manager leaked the information, you're barking up the wrong tree.
如果你認為是經理洩露了消息，那你就找錯方向了。
The police initially thought he was guilty, but they later realized they were barking up the wrong tree.
警方最初認為他有罪，但後來意識到他們找錯方向了。
They've been trying to fix their sales problems by lowering prices, but they seem to be barking up the wrong tree.
他們一直試圖通過降價來解決銷售問題，但似乎找錯了方法。