What Does "i couldn't make out what they were saying" Mean?
Learn what "i couldn't make out what they were saying" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I couldn't make out what they were saying,
It means the speaker could not clearly understand the other people’s words.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they could not hear what other people were saying.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to say you heard speech badly because of distance, noise, or unclear pronunciation. It is natural in everyday conversation and not rude.
Better ways to say it
I couldn't hear what they were saying.
I didn't catch what they were saying.
I couldn't make out their words.
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