English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't mean to startle you" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't mean to startle you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Apologize
mean to startle you.
It means the speaker says they did not intend to scare or surprise the other person.
From The Black Thrones, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone apologizes after unexpectedly frightening another person.
Usage Scenario
Use this to apologize after accidentally shocking or frightening someone. It sounds natural in everyday conversation and is polite.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't mean to scare you.
2
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.
3
I didn't mean to frighten you.
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