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Oops, I didn’t mean to do that!

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Sentence

Narrator

Oops, I didn’t mean to do that!

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Apologizing

Oops, I didn't mean to do that! I'm so sorry.

Explaining a Mistake

Oops, I didn't mean to do that. I must have accidentally hit the wrong button.

Lighthearted Admission

Oops, I didn't mean to do that! It was a total accident.

Responding to an Accusation

Oops, I didn't mean to do that. I didn't realize it would cause a problem.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I apologize, I did not intend to perform that action.

Casual

Whoops, my bad! I didn't mean to do that.

Simpler English

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

Phrases to learn

didn't mean to

To express that an action was unintentional.

Oops

An exclamation expressing surprise or regret at a minor mistake.