English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i wasn't going to pursue this" Mean?
Learn what "i wasn't going to pursue this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
I wasn't going to pursue this.
It means the speaker is saying they originally planned not to continue pressing the matter.
From Trial Marriage to A Billionaire, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they had not planned to keep pursuing an issue.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to soften conflict or explain you were not trying to escalate things. It can sound defensive if the tone is sharp.
Better ways to say it
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I wasn't going to pursue this.
2
I wasn't going to push this further.
3
I wasn't going to make an issue of this.
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