English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i just wanted" Mean?
Learn what "i just wanted" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I just wanted to do what's the best for the baby.
This means the speaker is defending their actions as being motivated by the baby's welfare.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says their goal was to do what was best for the baby.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining a difficult parenting or family decision. It is common in emotional conversations, but the exact sentence is a little awkward.
Better ways to say it
1
I just wanted to do what's best for the baby.
2
I wanted to do what was best for the baby.
3
I was trying to do the right thing for the baby.
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