English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't mean to kill him" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't mean to kill him" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Apologize
Oh my god, no, no, no. I didn't mean to kill
It means the speaker is denying intentional harm and trying to explain it was accidental or not planned.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they did not intend to kill a person.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in serious crime-related or legal drama contexts, not everyday conversation. It sounds highly dramatic and context-specific.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't mean to kill him.
2
I didn't mean to hurt him.
3
It wasn't intentional.
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