English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know what came over me" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know what came over me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
I don't know what came over me. I...
It means the speaker does not understand their own strange or impulsive behavior.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 7
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not understand why they acted that way.
Usage Scenario
Use this to apologize or explain an out-of-character action. It is common in spoken English and sounds natural.
Better ways to say it
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I don’t know what came over me.
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I don’t know what got into me.
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I’m not sure why I did that.
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