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.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Apologize
I don't know what I was thinking.
It means the speaker regrets their behavior and cannot explain why they acted that way.
From Rosy Psycho, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is admitting regret and confusion about a past decision.
Usage Scenario
Use this when apologizing or expressing regret after a bad decision. It is very common and natural in emotional conversations.
Better ways to say it
1
I don't know what I was thinking.
2
I wasn't thinking.
3
I don't know what I was thinking back then.
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