English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "actually that's not" Mean?
Learn what "actually that's not" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Actually, that's not the only reason I said no.
It means there were multiple reasons for saying no, not just the one mentioned before.
From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is correcting themselves and adding another reason for refusing.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to clarify or defend a refusal. It works best in arguments or explanations, not as a polished formal phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
Actually, that's not the only reason I said no.
2
That's not the only reason I said no.
3
There was another reason I said no.
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