English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i just didn't" Mean?
Learn what "i just didn't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Explain
I just didn't know how
This means the speaker was unsure how the other person would respond, so they held back or acted carefully.
From The Escort, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they did not know how the other person would react to what they said or did.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining why you were cautious about sharing news or making a decision. It often sounds defensive in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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I just didn’t know how you were going to take it.
2
I didn’t know how you’d react.
3
I wasn’t sure how you’d respond.
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