English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't mean to startle you there" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't mean to startle you there" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Apologize
Oh, sorry, didn't mean to startle you there, miss.
This is a polite apology saying the speaker did not intend to scare or surprise the other person.
From Cleopatra, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone apologizes for startling another person by mistake.
Usage Scenario
Use this after accidentally frightening someone or interrupting them suddenly. It is natural and polite in casual or public situations.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't mean to startle you.
2
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.
3
I didn't mean to scare you.
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