English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm so sorry but we had no idea" Mean?
Learn what "i'm so sorry but we had no idea" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Apologize
I'm so sorry, but we had no idea.
It means the speaker is apologizing while explaining that they were unaware of the situation.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker apologizes and says they did not know what was happening.
Usage Scenario
Use this to apologize and explain lack of knowledge or involvement. It is polite and common, especially in formal or work-related situations.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm so sorry, but we had no idea.
2
We had no idea.
3
I'm sorry, we didn't know.
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