English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't need" Mean?
Learn what "i don't need" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I don't need your pity or your sorry look.
I do not want your sympathy or your pitying attitude.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone rejects pity and does not want to be looked at with sympathy.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you feel insulted by someone treating you as weak or pathetic. It can sound harsh, so it is best for tense personal conversations, not polite settings.
Better ways to say it
1
I don't need your pity.
2
I don't need your sorry look.
3
Don't look at me like that.
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