English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't know it was you" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't know it was you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
Ah sorry, I didn't know it was you.
It means the speaker is saying they had no idea the person was the one they were dealing with or talking about.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they did not realize the other person was the one involved.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a misunderstanding or mistaken identity. It is neutral and common in everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
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I didn't know it was you.
2
I didn't realize it was you.
3
I had no idea it was you.
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