English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "didn't you want me to do this" Mean?
Learn what "didn't you want me to do this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Didn't you want me to do this?
This means the speaker is checking whether the other person actually wanted them to do it.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is challenging the other person about whether they wanted this to happen.
Usage Scenario
Use it in a tense conversation when you think someone may be contradicting themselves. It can sound confrontational or defensive.
Better ways to say it
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Didn't you want me to do this?
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You wanted me to do this, didn't you?
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Isn't this what you wanted me to do?
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