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Sending a text to the wrong chat in English (advanced)
Advanced English for sending a text to the wrong chat. Key line: “Hey, could you ignore my last message? That absolutely wasn't for you.”
Full script
Lin
Hey, could you ignore my last message? That absolutely wasn't for you.
Them
Too late—I already read it, and now I'm weirdly invested in this cute mystery.
Lin
Please don't run with that; it was meant for my friend, not you.
Them
Relax, I'm not offended—just a little flattered, which is honestly worse.
Lin
Okay, fair, but could you delete it before my dignity packs up and leaves?
Them
I can, but now I need the full story. Who exactly is this cute person?
Lin
Nobody you know—just someone with great hair and dangerously good timing.
Them
Got it. I'll delete it—right after I fix my hair, just in case it's me.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
ignore
✓ ignore my last messageAsk them to ignore it
not 'don't read'
add on
✓ don't run with thatDon't make it bigger
No extra story
flattered
✓ a little flatteredAfter a compliment
Common after praise
story
✓ the full storywhat happened
Hear it all
Quick answers
ignore: what to say in English
Say “ignore my last message” — ask them to ignore it. not 'don't read'.
add on: what to say in English
Say “don't run with that” — don't make it bigger. No extra story.
flattered: what to say in English
Say “a little flattered” — after a compliment. Common after praise.
story: what to say in English
Say “the full story” — what happened. Hear it all.