What Does "you don't know the full story" Mean?
Learn what "you don't know the full story" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You don't know the full story.
This means the speaker is saying the other person is missing important background information.
From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tells someone they do not understand everything that happened.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to defend yourself or correct someone’s assumption. It is common in arguments and tense conversations.
Better ways to say it
You don't know the full story.
You don't know everything.
You don't know the whole story.
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