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you're not wrong 

Something someone says when they dispute what you're saying but does so in an underhanded way. It's often followed by a "but".

Protip: you can replace many "you're not wrong, but..." statements directly with "I disagree with you because..." and you wont come across badly.
You're not wrong, but the truth is more nuanced than you're letting on.
you're not wrong by apphacker January 25, 2017

You’re not wrong

The other definitions are not wrong ;) but there is another use. “You’re not wrong” can also be strong agreement. It can indicate that the speaker is surprised by the statement being agreed with. I can imagine a non English speaker would be driven nuts by the fact that this phrase can mean anything between you’re not really right, and you are really right! It’s the intonation, stress, and speed that makes the difference. It would be wildly difficult to explain in a space like this. It in writing, the latter is sometimes indicated with an exclamation point.
My sister had told me she could tell when I am thinking in German and make an effort to speak in English. I had never noticed this (it’s been 25 years since I left Germany so this surprised me). Me: “you’re not wrong!”

Me to husband: “She’s not wrong!”
You’re not wrong by USMousie March 1, 2022

you’re not wrong

1. What you’re saying is correct, but you (a) don’t have a comprehensive grasp of this situation or (b) don’t have all the data.

2. I can’t refute your point, but I am not yet willing to concede.
You: “The economy is roaring under President Trump.”

Me: “You’re not wrong . . . ”
you’re not wrong by copperhead214 September 13, 2018

well, you're not wrong 

A phrase used when someone says something strange or crazy, but true and you have no rebuttal or retort
Josh: We won't have to worry about teen pregnancies if there are no girls to get pregnant
Kyle: Well, You're not Wrong...

Well you’re not fucking wrong, Mel. 

When someone says something blatnetly obvious.
“I know you’ve quit and don’t really care but..”
-Well you’re not fucking wrong, Mel.

Serial Monogamist 

Someone who jumps from one relationship immediately into another one.

Serial monogamists can not stand to be alone and often suffer from vast commitment and insecurity issues.

Because they jump into relationships immediately after the previous one has ended, serial monogamists typically don't take the time to reflect on their behavior or why their previous relationships failed; thus, they end up making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.
Person 1: Damn, Dustin already has a new girlfriend?! It's only been two weeks since he broke up with his fiance! I think he's a sociopath.

Person 2: No, he's a serial monogamist...
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