“what i mean is”
A phrase used to clarify or restate something that was just said in a clearer or more precise way. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "what i mean is" in the video clips below.
Hear how "what i mean is" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Bridgerton, Desperate Housewives 20 04, Industry, Lucifer, Mindhunter and 5 more.
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TV ShowBridgerton
Bridgerton — S01E03
“What I mean is”
Now, there is a fine group of recruits. … there are other things…
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TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S03E04
“What I mean is,”
Good. I mean, I'd hate to think
he had no work ethic at all. … men hired him to...
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TV ShowIndustry
Industry — S02E08
“What I mean is...”
The industry, I mean. … you misheard.
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TV ShowLucifer
Lucifer — S04E10
“What I mean is...”
You suck at apologies. … I thought I wanted you,
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TV ShowMindhunter
Mindhunter — S02E05
“What I mean is,”
I don't consider either of those things "hiding." … you have a very compelling presence.
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TV ShowPoker Face
Poker Face — S01E08
“What I mean is”
(audience murmuring) … the past cannot...
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TV ShowSuit
Suit — S03E10
“What I mean is,”
It sounds that simple to me. … I'm not built
the same as you.
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TV ShowThe Witcher
The Witcher — S02E07
“What I mean is,”
Ah, I'll find my own weapons. … Ciri needs more than you can give her now.
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TV ShowWhat We Do In The Shadows
What We Do In The Shadows — S05E08
“What I mean is...”
- That's not Gizmo.
- What do you mean it's not Gizmo? … ...it's not Gizmo.
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MovieTolkien
Tolkien
“What I mean is...”
You don't deserve happiness, that's not what I... … You deserve much more.
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