English phrase from drama scenes

Ways to Say "said this was" in English

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Apologize

I said this was a bad idea before,

The speaker is admitting a mistake and correcting an earlier opinion.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 34

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He admits he was wrong after saying something was a bad idea.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to admit you were wrong in a direct, simple way. It works in arguments, but the first half can sound a little defensive.

Better ways to say it

1
I was wrong.
2
I said it was a bad idea, but I was wrong.
3
I admit I was wrong.

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