English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I'm safe. I'm just a little shaken up. I don't know how to face him at work anymore.
It means the speaker feels too uncomfortable to deal with the person at work now.
From One Night Stand, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they feel too awkward or guilty to face him at work.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe workplace awkwardness after a conflict or incident. It is natural in personal conversation, but too emotional for formal workplace speech.
Better ways to say it
1
I don't know how to face him at work anymore.
2
I can't face him at work anymore.
3
It's awkward for me to face him at work.
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