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Ways to Say "i don't know" in English

Learn useful ways to say "i don't know" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

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I don't know why I'd bother coming

It means the speaker feels the dinners are not worth attending and is expressing frustration or resentment.

From The Crown, Episode 24

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is irritated and questions why they should keep attending the dinners.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to sound fed up about attending an event. It can sound rude or passive-aggressive, especially with family or in a tense social setting.

Better ways to say it

1
Why would I even come to these dinners?
2
I don't know why I bother coming here.
3
What am I even doing at these dinners?

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