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Hmm, I think I might have misunderstood.

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Sentence

Narrator

Hmm, I think I might have misunderstood.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Expressing Uncertainty

I'm not sure I understand; I think I might have misunderstood.

Responding to a Speaker

Hmm, I think I might have misunderstood. Could you explain that again?

Seeking Clarification

I think I might have misunderstood. Could you clarify what you meant?

Self-Correcting

Wait, I think I might have misunderstood. Let me rephrase my question.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I believe there may have been a misunderstanding on my part.

Casual

Oops, I think I got that wrong.

Simpler English

I think I got it wrong.

Phrases to learn

misunderstood

To fail to understand correctly.

might have

Expresses possibility or uncertainty.