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I didn't mean to + (verb)
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The word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'. When using it in a sentence with the words 'mean to' you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. This could have been a physical, mental or verbal action.
Here are some examples:
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I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
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I didn't mean to call you so late.
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I didn't mean to lie about what happened.
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I didn't mean to embarrass you.
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I didn't mean to stay out so late.
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I did not mean to say those things.
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I did not mean to leave you out.
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I did not mean to make you confused.
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I did not mean to think you were involved.
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I did not mean to cause trouble.
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