English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i don't know what you are talking about" Mean?

Learn what "i don't know what you are talking about" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I don't know what you are talking about.

This means the speaker says they do not understand or are refusing to discuss the topic.

From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 40

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker denies understanding what the other person is talking about.

Usage Scenario

Use it in an argument when you want to deny a claim or pretend confusion. It can sound evasive or defensive.

Better ways to say it

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I don't know what you are talking about.
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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What are you talking about?

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