English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "wish i didn't" Mean?

Learn what "wish i didn't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt

I wish I didn't know the things I know now.

The speaker wishes they had never learned certain painful information.

From On One Condition, Episode 57

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker regrets learning painful truths.

Usage Scenario

Use this for regret or emotional reflection after learning something upsetting. It sounds natural but a little literary.

Better ways to say it

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I wish I didn't know what I know now.
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I wish I had never learned this.
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I regret knowing these things now.

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