English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i feel like" Mean?
Learn what "i feel like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I feel like I haven't woken up from a nightmare
The speaker means the experience has felt unbearably bad and unreal for a long time.
From Killer Romance, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is describing a long period of emotional suffering as if it were a nightmare.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe severe emotional distress or a terrible period in life. It is dramatic and not natural for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
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I feel like I haven't woken up from a nightmare.
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It feels like I've been in a nightmare for months.
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This feels like a nightmare.
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