English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "that's not what i said" Mean?

Learn what "that's not what i said" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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That's not what I said.

This means the other person is misrepresenting your words and you want to correct them.

From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 4

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker corrects someone who misquoted them.

Usage Scenario

Use it in arguments when someone twists or repeats your words incorrectly. It is direct and can sound sharp, so be careful with tone.

Better ways to say it

1
That's not what I said.
2
I didn't say that.
3
That's not what I meant.

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