What Does "sorry i don't know what came over me" Mean?
Learn what "sorry i don't know what came over me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
what came over me.
It means the speaker is apologizing and saying they acted strangely or out of character without understanding why.
From The Black Thrones, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone apologizes and admits they do not know why they acted that way.
Usage Scenario
Use this after snapping, acting out, or behaving oddly and wanting to soften the situation. It sounds natural but a little emotional.
Better ways to say it
Sorry, I don't know what came over me.
I don't know what came over me.
I wasn't myself.
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