English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i really didn't" Mean?

Learn what "i really didn't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Apologize

want it to go this far.

It means the speaker regrets that things became so serious or extreme.

From The Mistress Trap, Episode 50

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone admits regret that the situation escalated this badly.

Usage Scenario

Use this after a conflict, mistake, or fallout when you want to show regret. It sounds sincere and emotional, not casual.

Better ways to say it

1
I really didn't want it to go this far.
2
I never wanted it to go this far.
3
I didn't want things to go this far.

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