English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's not what i'm saying" Mean?
Learn what "that's not what i'm saying" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That's not what I'm saying.
This means the speaker wants to clarify that their words were being misunderstood.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is correcting a misunderstanding about what they meant.
Usage Scenario
Use it in conversation when someone misreads your point. It is very common and natural in arguments or serious discussion.
Better ways to say it
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That's not what I'm saying.
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That's not what I mean.
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You're misunderstanding me.
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