Idiom idiom
I mean
Meaning
you use this to correct yourself or to explain something more clearly. It also helps you pause while you think of what to say next.
Examples
“I like cats, I mean, I love them.”
“The meeting is at five, I mean, it starts at six tonight.”
“His explanation was quite confusing, or I mean, it lacked the necessary details to truly clarify his position.”
Last updated April 22, 2026