What Does "i didn't know" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
tell you what was going on.
It means the speaker was unsure how to explain a difficult situation to someone else.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining after the fact that they struggled to explain a situation earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to admit you struggled to talk about a problem. It sounds natural in personal conversations, especially when apologizing or clearing up confusion.
Better ways to say it
I didn't know how to tell you.
I didn't know what to say.
I couldn't explain what was going on.
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