Sorry I shouldn't have said that vs Sorry I didn't mean to say that

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar message of apologizing for saying something. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 1144 views

Sorry I shouldn't have said that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for saying something that the speaker regrets.

This phrase is used to express regret for saying something and acknowledging that it was not the right thing to say.

Examples:

I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that about your friend.
Sorry, I shouldn't have said that in front of everyone.

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Sorry I shouldn't have said that
Sorry I shouldn't have asked
Seriously, I'm sorry I... I shouldn't have even brought it up.
Sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned it.
Sorry, I shouldn't have asked such a thing.
Sorry, I shouldn't have said that.
Sorry, I shouldn't have worried about you.
I'm sorry... I shouldn't have come.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped, but Sofia knows better.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that.
I am so sorry. I shouldn't have engaged.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have led with the divorce lawyer part.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have blown up at you like that.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
Look, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that thing about your...
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have this in Engineering.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up. No.
Sorry, I shouldn't have gone to see someone like Ryuji Takayama.
I heard Nina say. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been listening.
And I am sorry. I shouldn't have let it become a competition.

Alternatives:

sorry i didn't mean to say that
I apologize for saying that

Sorry I didn't mean to say that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for saying something unintentionally.

This phrase is used to express regret for saying something without intending to do so.

Examples:

I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that, it just slipped out.
Sorry, I didn't mean to say that, I was just frustrated.

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Sorry I didn't mean to say that
Maria, I'm sorry I didn't mean it.
I am so sorry I didn't mean to intrude, I just thought...
I'm sorry I didn't mean... I'm just...
Sorry I didn't mean it.
Sorry I didn't mean to make you feel...
I'm sorry I didn't mean to waste your time.
I'm sorry - I didn't mean to stir up any painful memories.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...
Sorry, I didn't mean it.
Sorry, I didn't mean it.
Sorry, I didn't mean to use a baseball metaphor there.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt your reverie.
Sorry... I didn't mean it that way.
Sorry. I didn't mean to get personal.
Sorry. I didn't mean to ruin our couple's massage.
Sorry, I didn't mean to.
Sorry, I didn't mean it.
Sorry, I didn't mean to bring up...
Sorry, I didn't mean to grill you.

Alternatives:

sorry i shouldn't have said that
I apologize for saying that

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