English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i might have hurt my ankle playing basketball" Mean?
Learn what "i might have hurt my ankle playing basketball" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I might have hurt my ankle playing basketball.
This means the speaker thinks they injured their ankle but is not fully sure yet.
From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they may have injured their ankle while playing basketball.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a possible minor injury. It is natural in everyday conversation and useful at school, work, or a clinic.
Better ways to say it
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I might have hurt my ankle playing basketball.
2
I may have hurt my ankle.
3
I think I hurt my ankle.
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