I didn't mean to say that.

Meaning

I apologize for what I said.

Examples

• John: 'I didn't mean to offend you.'
• Alice: '<b>I didn't mean to say that</b>. I just wanted to clarify the facts.'
• John: '<b>I didn't mean to say that</b>. It wasn't meant to come out that way.'
• Alice: 'I didn't intend to upset you.'