What Does "it felt like" Mean?
Learn what "it felt like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
It felt like I was sleeping this whole time.
It means the person feels they were unaware or not paying attention to what was going on.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reflects on missing what was happening for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe feeling mentally checked out, confused, or unaware for a period of time. It sounds natural in reflective conversation, but not as a literal sleep claim.
Better ways to say it
It felt like I was asleep the whole time.
I feel like I was asleep this whole time.
I was completely out of it.
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