English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know how to answer that" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know how to answer that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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His deal? I don't know how to answer that.
This means the speaker cannot give a response right now or does not know how to respond.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She is struggling to respond when someone puts her on the spot.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you need a pause or genuinely do not know how to reply. It sounds neutral and safe in most situations.
Better ways to say it
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I don't know how to answer that.
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I'm not sure how to answer that.
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I don't know what to say.
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