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Ways to Say "i didn't want" in English

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I didn't want to worry you,

It means the speaker is defending themselves by saying they already mentioned it and did not mean to worry the other person.

From Twist Of Time, Episode 58

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is explaining that they did not want to cause worry and already said it before the accident.

Usage Scenario

Use this when explaining why you said or didn’t say something earlier. It can sound defensive in an argument.

Better ways to say it

1
I didn't want to worry you, but I told you before the accident.
2
I didn't want to upset you. I told you before the accident.
3
I already told you before the accident.

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