Cool MateMeaning of I didn't mean to do that
Used to express that an action was unintentional or accidental.
In simple words: I didn't intend to do that.
I didn't mean to do that in a sentence
- I dropped your book, and I didn't mean to do that.
- I'm really sorry for interrupting; I didn't mean to do that.
- I accidentally reported the wrong person; I didn't mean to do that.
- If I hurt your feelings, I truly didn't mean to do that.
How to use I didn't mean to do that
Use this phrase to apologize or clarify when a mistake happens. It's suitable in both casual and serious situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine someone accidentally spilling a drink and quickly saying, 'I didn't mean to do that!'
Related words
Collocations with I didn't mean to do that
- mean to apologize
- mean to offend
- mean to upset
- mean to hurt
- mean to interrupt
Synonyms for I didn't mean to do that
- I didn't intend to do that
- I didn't plan to do that
- That was unintentional
- I wasn’t trying to do that
Common mistakes with I didn't mean to do that
- Saying 'I mean to do that' instead of 'I didn't mean to do that'.
- Using past forms incorrectly like 'I not meant to do that'.
- Confusing 'mean' with 'meant' in this context.
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More chunks like I didn't mean to do that
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Frequently asked questions about I didn't mean to do that
What does I didn't mean to do that mean?
I didn't intend to do that.
What is the definition of I didn't mean to do that?
Used to express that an action was unintentional or accidental.
How do you use I didn't mean to do that in a sentence?
I dropped your book, and I didn't mean to do that.
Can you give another example of I didn't mean to do that?
I'm really sorry for interrupting; I didn't mean to do that.
What are synonyms for I didn't mean to do that?
Common alternatives include I didn't intend to do that, I didn't plan to do that, That was unintentional, I wasn’t trying to do that.
What words go with I didn't mean to do that?
It commonly pairs with mean to apologize, mean to offend, mean to upset, mean to hurt, mean to interrupt.
What are common mistakes when using I didn't mean to do that?
Saying 'I mean to do that' instead of 'I didn't mean to do that'. Using past forms incorrectly like 'I not meant to do that'. Confusing 'mean' with 'meant' in this context.
How do you pronounce I didn't mean to do that?
US: //aɪ ˈdɪd̬ənt miːn tə du ðæt//, UK: //aɪ ˈdɪdnt miːn tə duː ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I didn't mean to do that?
Use this phrase to apologize or clarify when a mistake happens. It's suitable in both casual and serious situations.