English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i can explain it's not what you think" Mean?
Learn what "i can explain it's not what you think" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I can explain it's not what you think.
This means the speaker wants to give an explanation and correct a misunderstanding.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person tries to explain that a situation is not what someone thinks it is.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you need to defend yourself quickly in a misunderstanding. It is very common in arguments and drama scenes.
Better ways to say it
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I can explain, it's not what you think.
2
I can explain.
3
It's not what you think.
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