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.
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Express Doubt
I don't know what you want me to say.
It means the speaker feels stuck and does not know how to answer in the way the other person wants.
From Faded Threads, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is frustrated because they do not know what response the other person expects.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you feel pressured to say the right thing. It can sound defensive or exasperated.
Better ways to say it
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I don't know what you want me to say.
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I don't know what to say.
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What do you want me to say?
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