English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was beside myself" Mean?
Learn what "i was beside myself" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I was beside myself.
The speaker is saying they were extremely emotional or upset.
From Honey Gold, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone describes being emotionally overwhelmed.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe intense feelings after bad news or a stressful event. It is natural but slightly formal or idiomatic.
Better ways to say it
1
I was beside myself.
2
I was overwhelmed.
3
I was really upset.
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