English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "well it's not entirely my doing" Mean?
Learn what "well it's not entirely my doing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Well, it's not entirely my doing.
It means the speaker is saying they were only partly responsible or not fully in control.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone downplays their own role in what happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this to avoid taking full credit or blame in a discussion. It can sound evasive if the other person wants a direct answer.
Better ways to say it
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Well, it’s not entirely my doing.
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It’s not all my doing.
3
I wasn’t the only one involved.
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