English phrase from drama scenes

Ways to Say "i'm sorry i" in English

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Apologize

I'm sorry I had to pretend to be

This means the speaker is sorry for acting fake or hiding their real personality.

From The Crown, Episode 49

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker apologizes for pretending to be someone else.

Usage Scenario

Use it when admitting you were not honest about who you are. It works in emotional conversations but can sound heavy and personal.

Better ways to say it

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I'm sorry I wasn't being myself.
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I had to act like someone else.
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I'm sorry for pretending.

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