English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't even know what i was expecting" Mean?
Learn what "i don't even know what i was expecting" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
Look, I don't even know what I was expecting.
It means the speaker feels uncertain or disappointed about their own expectations.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits they did not know what to expect.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reflecting on a disappointing situation or a misunderstanding. It sounds emotional and a little self-critical.
Better ways to say it
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I don't even know what I was expecting.
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I had no idea what I was expecting.
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I don't know what I expected.
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