Cool MateMeaning of That's not what I'm saying
You are denying that your words mean what someone else thinks.
In simple words: It means you are not expressing the idea that someone thinks you are.
That's not what I'm saying in a sentence
- When I said it was too late, that's not what I'm saying; I meant we should start earlier.
- If you think I dislike you, that's not what I'm saying at all.
- When I discussed the project, that's not what I'm saying; I have different ideas.
- In the meeting, I felt frustrated because that's not what I'm saying about the budget.
How to use That's not what I'm saying
Use this phrase to clarify misunderstandings in a conversation. It’s appropriate in informal discussions but can also be used in more serious contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'what I'm saying' as a phone call and you’re changing the message.
Related words
Collocations with That's not what I'm saying
- correct misunderstanding
- express confusion
- clarify meaning
Synonyms for That's not what I'm saying
- That's not my point
- That's not my message
- That's not my intention
- That's not correct
- That's a misunderstanding
Common mistakes with That's not what I'm saying
- Omitting 'not' which changes the meaning.
- Using in very formal situations where a clearer explanation is needed.
- Confusing it with 'That's not what I meant'.
That's not what I'm saying appears in
That's not what I'm saying in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هذا ليس ما أعنيه
يعني أنك لا تعبر عن الفكرة التي يعتقدها الآخرون أنك تعبر عنها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমি সেটা বলছি না
এর মানে হল আপনি সেই ধারণাটি প্রকাশ করছেন না যা অন্য কেউ মনে করে আপনি করছেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Das meine ich nicht
Das bedeutet, dass du nicht das ausdrückst, was jemand denkt, dass du es tust.
- SpanishEspañol
Eso no es lo que digo
Significa que no estás expresando la idea que alguien cree que estás expresando.
- Persianفارسی
منظورم این نیست
یعنی شما اون فکری که طرف مقابل داره رو بیان نمیکنید.
- FrenchFrançais
Ce n'est pas ce que je veux dire
Cela signifie que vous n'exprimez pas l'idée que quelqu'un pense que vous exprimez.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मैं ये नहीं कह रहा हूँ
इसका मतलब है कि आप वह विचार व्यक्त नहीं कर रहे हैं जो कोई सोचता है कि आप कर रहे हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Non è quello che sto dicendo
Significa che non stai esprimendo l'idea che qualcuno pensa tu stia esprimendo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não é isso que estou dizendo
Significa que você não está expressando a ideia que alguém pensa que você está.
- RussianРусский
Я не это имею в виду
Это значит, что вы не выражаете ту мысль, которую, как думает кто-то, вы выражаете.
- Urduاردو
میں یہ نہیں کہہ رہا ہوں
اس کا مطلب ہے کہ آپ وہ خیال ظاہر نہیں کر رہے ہیں جو کوئی آپ کے بارے میں سوچتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
我不是这个意思
意思是你表达的意思不是别人想的那样。
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Frequently asked questions about That's not what I'm saying
What does That's not what I'm saying mean?
It means you are not expressing the idea that someone thinks you are.
What is the definition of That's not what I'm saying?
You are denying that your words mean what someone else thinks.
How do you use That's not what I'm saying in a sentence?
When I said it was too late, that's not what I'm saying; I meant we should start earlier.
Can you give another example of That's not what I'm saying?
If you think I dislike you, that's not what I'm saying at all.
What are synonyms for That's not what I'm saying?
Common alternatives include That's not my point, That's not my message, That's not my intention, That's not correct, That's a misunderstanding.
What words go with That's not what I'm saying?
It commonly pairs with correct misunderstanding, express confusion, clarify meaning.
What are common mistakes when using That's not what I'm saying?
Omitting 'not' which changes the meaning. Using in very formal situations where a clearer explanation is needed. Confusing it with 'That's not what I meant'.
How do you pronounce That's not what I'm saying?
US: //ðæts nɑt wɑt aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ//, UK: //ðæts nɒt wɒt aɪm ˈseɪɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use That's not what I'm saying?
Use this phrase to clarify misunderstandings in a conversation. It’s appropriate in informal discussions but can also be used in more serious contexts.