English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i can't keep pretending it didn't happen" Mean?

Learn what "i can't keep pretending it didn't happen" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Confess

And I can't keep pretending it didn't happen.

The speaker is admitting that they have been denying a real event or problem.

From Love Lies And Bloodline, Episode 40

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker admits they can no longer pretend something never happened.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to face a painful truth instead of avoiding it. It sounds serious and emotionally loaded.

Better ways to say it

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I can't keep pretending it didn't happen.
2
I can't pretend it never happened.
3
We can't keep acting like it didn't happen.

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