English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm afraid i don't understand" Mean?
Learn what "i'm afraid i don't understand" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Polite
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I'm afraid I don't understand.
It is a polite way to say you did not understand and need the other person to explain again.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker politely says they do not understand what was said.
Usage Scenario
Use this in formal conversations, work meetings, or with people you want to sound polite to. It is safer than just saying 'What?'.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
2
I'm afraid I don't follow.
3
Could you explain that again?
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