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That was the situation. It's just that my mind automatically processed it as, "We think you should turn around now". There was no uncertainty on my part. I really thought I got it right until I talked to someone later who overheard the transmissions.

Right. My point is that I was certain (although wrong) of what he meant and want to be aware of other possible mistakes I might make.

You're absolutely right. Just that at the time, I was sure of what he meant. I wanted to see if there are other- possibly common- interpretation errors I can be aware of.

I had never been there before and wanted get my eyes on it so I could easily spot it and keep my bearings straight.

I had been inbound above their airspace and below the class B shelf. I was "handed over" to the class D tower by the class B approach control. When I contacted the class D tower (while squaking an assigned transponder code), I did indeed tell them my intentions; it was all good. After I was 6...

At the time, I was sure (but wrong) he meant turn and come back, but my CFI was monitoring and told me I goofed.

I tend to think it would be wise to borrow the money in order to get the training completed quickly. Otherwise, it turns into a never-ending money pit you can't...quite...conquer.

Did you make it?

I flew solo to another class D airport. My home airport's controllers tell us to "report" when we reach certain points. This other airport's controller (I had just over-flown and was 6 nm out after declaring I intended to go 10nm) said "Advise turn to approach..." Well, being under a class B...

Yeah, class D adds a dimension to it. Glad I trained in it.