English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm just as surprised as you are" Mean?
Learn what "i'm just as surprised as you are" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
I'm just as surprised as you are.
It means the speaker is also surprised and is trying to calm the other person's reaction.
From Why I Did It, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they are just as surprised as the other person.
Usage Scenario
Use this when responding to unexpected news or accusations. It can soften tension, but it may sound defensive in an argument.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm just as surprised as you are.
2
I'm as surprised as you are.
3
I was just as surprised as you were.
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