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Ways to Say "i didn't want" in English
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I didn't want to be locked away in some hospital room
This means the speaker is rejecting the idea of being confined in a medical or psychiatric setting.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they did not want to end up confined in a hospital room.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about fear of being trapped or hospitalized. It sounds emotional and may be too strong for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't want to be locked away in some hospital room.
2
I don't want to be locked away in a hospital room.
3
I didn't want to end up stuck in a hospital room.
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