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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Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I don't know how much longer I can keep this up.
It means the speaker feels unable to continue pretending, coping, or maintaining the situation.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He admits he is struggling to continue pretending or enduring the situation.
Usage Scenario
Used when you are exhausted or overwhelmed and want to admit you cannot continue much longer. It is emotional and sounds heavy.
Better ways to say it
1
I don’t know how much longer I can keep this up.
2
I can’t keep this up much longer.
3
I don’t think I can do this much longer.
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