Examples of 'i was only trying' in a sentence

Meaning of "i was only trying"

I was only trying usually follows an expression of apology or explanation to convey that one's actions or intentions were not malicious or harmful. It is often used to justify a mistake or misstep by emphasizing the lack of intention to cause harm

How to use "i was only trying" in a sentence

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i was only trying
I was only trying to be polite to the old ladies.
I told the man not to worry as I was only trying to help the little girl.
I was only trying to be polite and make friends.
I could not understand why he felt this way when I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to help behind the scenes.
Just know that I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to help ease your condition.
But we are in school and I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to help save our people.
You have to know I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to get the best photo.
He has such a pure sole and I was only trying to be nice.
I was only trying to get you home faster.
I hope readers understood that I was only trying to highlight the financial realities.
I was only trying to become as good a person as you.

See also

Honest I was not I was only trying to make a little deal.
I was only trying to engage her in social intercourse.
I know I did a dizzy thing but I was only trying to help you.
I was only trying to explain you the situation.
Let us get out of here . i was only trying to improve.
I was only trying to give you something.
Do not have to be so rude, I was only trying to be nice.
I was only trying to make you more comfortable.
I was just brought it down to check it out I was only trying to help!
I was only trying to find out what was going on here.
I did not mean to endanger your ship . I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to protect him from you.
My dad told me he spoke to you . I was only trying to protect you.
I was only trying to tell that young punk.
What was her name? I was only trying to help you move on from.
I was only trying to get your mom help.
You do not need to text them dates . I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to find my own records.
And then you offer him up to the resistance? I was only trying to.
I was only trying to make your life easier.
You do not know what help is! I was only trying to help you.
I was only trying to do what you would do.
You have every right to be upset, but I was only trying to protect you.
I was only trying to straighten the place up.
That there are no men left in your family anymore . I was only trying to say.
I was only trying to get him for both of us.
I told them that it might be worth calling round. I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to let you down easy.
May have been a little bit over the top, but I was only trying to make a point.
I was only trying to hand you some.
Clearly, the other members were real writers, while I was only trying to be a writer.
I was only trying to have some fun.
Do not hit her . I was only trying to help.
I was only trying to make things better.
I meant no harm . I was only trying to please you.

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Coolness was about not trying to look cool
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Examples of using Only
Only yesterday he cussed me out something fierce
If she would only learn to behave herself
Only thing possessing him was a sixer of pabst
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