English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know what i was thinking" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know what i was thinking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Neutral
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Express Doubt
I don't know what I was thinking.
This means the speaker regrets a past action and cannot justify it now.
From Twist Of Time, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone looks back at a past choice and cannot explain why they did it.
Usage Scenario
Use this to admit a bad decision or an embarrassing mistake. It is common in apologies and reflective conversations.
Better ways to say it
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I don't know what I was thinking.
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What was I thinking?
3
I don't know why I did that.
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