English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't want" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't want" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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slip through my fingers.
It means the speaker was afraid of losing someone they cared about.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 60
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they did not want to lose the other person.
Usage Scenario
Use this in emotional relationship talk or confessions of regret. It is poetic and not a simple everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't want to lose you.
2
I didn't want you to get away.
3
I was afraid of losing you.
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