English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i just couldn't" Mean?
Learn what "i just couldn't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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English Phrases for Work
I just couldn't figure out who the other person is.
It means the speaker was unable to determine the identity of the other person.
From Faded Threads, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they could not identify the other person involved.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining that you were confused about who someone was. It works in conversations about a story, investigation, or situation with unclear identities.
Better ways to say it
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I couldn't figure out who the other person is.
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I couldn't tell who the other person was.
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I couldn't identify the other person.
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