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.
I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me.
It means the speaker acted strangely or impulsively and cannot fully explain why.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part Ii, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is apologizing or trying to explain unusual behavior.
Usage Scenario
Use this after doing something out of character, especially in an apology or awkward explanation. It sounds natural in spoken English but is vague.
Better ways to say it
I don't know what came over me.
I have no idea what got into me.
I wasn't thinking clearly.
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