What does you dont owe me an explanation mean?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishowe somebody an explanation/apologyowe somebody an explanation/apologyto feel that you should give someone an explanation of why you did something, or say you are sorry You owe him an apology. At the very least a clear case is owed a clear explanation if it is rejected.

What should be the reply for I owe you?

SO, simply say, “Go ahead,” and listen for “I apologize” or “I’m sorry.” and understand that their saying “I want to apologize” or “I want to say I’m sorry” is in the same category as “I owe you.” They still haven’t done it yet.

Do you owe someone an explanation for breaking up with them?

If you’re ending a relationship, you owe it to the other person to explain why, says Rachel Sussman, a New York City psychotherapist and author of The Breakup Bible. Ideally, your reason shouldn’t shock the other person, because you’ve discussed it in the past and tried to work through it, Sussman adds.

What does it mean when someone says I owe you something?

owe (one) one To be indebted to one for something they did. Thanks for not ratting me out to the boss about being late this morning—I owe you one!

What is I owe you an apology?

“I owe you an apology” means “I think I should apologize to you.” You say this when you realize that you did something wrong, and you want to say that you’re sorry. You can also say this to other people if they’ve done something wrong.

What does the world doesn’t owe you anything mean?

“The world doesn’t owe you anything” very likely comes from a person who has gone through bad times and can’t bear when someone else ‘can’t take feeling bad as well as them’. The statement comes from someone who dismisses anyone who isn’t feeling that great for a long period of time as simply ’emo’.

What is mean by I own you?

It means that someone has something over another person so that he can force that person to do what ever he wants. Polite honest people would never have a reason to say “I own you” to another person in this way. It is also sometimes used as a chiding cry of victory between competitors in a game.