English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know what you want to hear" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know what you want to hear" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I don't know what you want to hear.
It means the speaker feels pressured and is unsure what answer will satisfy the other person.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 2
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not know what response the other person wants from them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense conversation when you feel trapped or criticized. It can sound defensive or dismissive if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
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I don't know what you want to hear.
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I don't know what you want me to say.
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What do you want me to say?
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