I didn't mean to buy this. vs I wasn't going to buy this.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I didn't mean to buy this' implies that the action of buying was unintentional, while 'I wasn't going to buy this' suggests that the person had no intention of buying it in the first place.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 2358 views

I didn't mean to buy this.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that the action of buying was unintentional.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker did not intend to buy the item in question.

Examples:

I didn't mean to buy this shirt, but it was on sale.
I didn't mean to buy this book, I just got carried away at the bookstore.
I didn't mean to buy this much food, I only went in for a snack.
I didn't mean to buy this car, but the deal was too good to pass up.
I didn't mean to buy this painting, but it spoke to me.

Alternatives:

I didn't intend to buy this.
I didn't plan to buy this.
I didn't want to buy this.
I didn't expect to buy this.
I didn't think I would buy this.

I wasn't going to buy this.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that the person had no intention of buying the item.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker had no plans or intentions to buy the item in question.

Examples:

I wasn't going to buy this dress, but it looked so good on me.
I wasn't going to buy this phone, but the features were too good to resist.
I wasn't going to buy this watch, but it was a gift from a friend.
I wasn't going to buy this game, but it was on sale.
I wasn't going to buy this plant, but it was dying and needed a home.

Alternatives:

I had no intention of buying this.
I had no plans to buy this.
I had no desire to buy this.
I had no intention of purchasing this.
I wasn't planning on buying this.

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I didn't mean to buy this. vs I wasn't going to buy this.