English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's not what i meant" Mean?
Learn what "that's not what i meant" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That's not what I meant.
It means the speaker is correcting a misunderstanding about their words.
From Blood Contract, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone clarifies that their previous words were misunderstood.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a misunderstanding or argument when you want to clarify your meaning. It is common and natural in conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
That's not what I meant.
2
That's not what I meant to say.
3
I didn't mean that.
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