What Does "i felt like" Mean?
Learn what "i felt like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I felt like it was the right thing to do.
This means the speaker is defending their decision by saying they believed it was morally or practically correct.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that they acted because they believed it was the correct choice.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a past decision and justifying it calmly. It can sound defensive if people already disagree with you.
Better ways to say it
I felt like it was the right thing to do.
I thought it was the right thing to do.
I believed I was doing the right thing.
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