English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "sorry i didn't know that it's you" Mean?
Learn what "sorry i didn't know that it's you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Apologize
Sorry, I didn't know that it's you.
It means the speaker is apologizing for not recognizing the other person.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone apologizes after realizing the other person is familiar to them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to apologize after mistaking someone for another person. It is polite and common in everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
Sorry, I didn’t realize it was you.
2
I’m sorry, I didn’t know it was you.
3
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