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UK//juː dəʊnt ˈrɪəli miːn//US//ju doʊnt ˈrɪəli min//

Meaning of You don't really mean

A phrase questioning the sincerity of someone's statement.

In simple words: you don't actually feel that way

You don't really mean in a sentence

  • When you said that, I thought, 'you don't really mean it.'
  • She often says harsh comments, but I know she doesn't really mean it.
  • In moments of anger, people say things they don't really mean.

How to use You don't really mean

Used when someone says something but may not truly believe it. Common in conversations where feelings are questioned.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a heart saying, 'You don’t mean what your lips say!'

Related words

Collocations with You don't really mean

  • you don't really mean that
  • I know you don't really mean
  • it’s clear you don’t really mean

Synonyms for You don't really mean

  • you don't actually mean
  • you're not serious
  • you're joking

Opposites of You don't really mean

  • You genuinely mean
  • You sincerely mean
  • You truly mean

Common mistakes with You don't really mean

  • Confusing with 'you don't truly mean'
  • Using in overly formal contexts
  • Misplacing emphasis in conversation

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Frequently asked questions about You don't really mean

What does You don't really mean mean?

you don't actually feel that way

What is the definition of You don't really mean?

A phrase questioning the sincerity of someone's statement.

How do you use You don't really mean in a sentence?

When you said that, I thought, 'you don't really mean it.'

Can you give another example of You don't really mean?

She often says harsh comments, but I know she doesn't really mean it.

What are synonyms for You don't really mean?

Common alternatives include you don't actually mean, you're not serious, you're joking.

What is the opposite of You don't really mean?

Opposite meanings include You genuinely mean, You sincerely mean, You truly mean.

What words go with You don't really mean?

It commonly pairs with you don't really mean that, I know you don't really mean, it’s clear you don’t really mean.

What are common mistakes when using You don't really mean?

Confusing with 'you don't truly mean' Using in overly formal contexts Misplacing emphasis in conversation

How do you pronounce You don't really mean?

US: //ju doʊnt ˈrɪəli min//, UK: //juː dəʊnt ˈrɪəli miːn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You don't really mean?

Used when someone says something but may not truly believe it. Common in conversations where feelings are questioned.