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That's on me
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That's on me
When we say “that’s on me,” we mean: I take responsibility. It’s a calm, grown-up way to admit a mistake — without excuses, drama, or self-blame. It simply means: I own my part.
Examples:
1- He gave unclear instructions, and the task went wrong. Instead of blaming anyone else, he said, “That’s on me — I should’ve explained it better.”
2- She reread the message she had sent. She realized the confusion wasn’t intentional — but it was avoidable. She took a breath and said, “Sorry… that’s on me.”
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Today’s expression is short, modern, and very honest.
It’s “that’s on me.”One more time: “That’s on me.”
Listen to this: She reread the message she had sent. She realized the confusion wasn’t intentional — but it was avoidable. She took a breath and said, “Sorry… that’s on me.”
What do you think this expression means?
When we say “that’s on me,” we mean: I take responsibility. It’s a calm, grown-up way to admit a mistake — without excuses, drama, or self-blame. It simply means: I own my part.
Let’s listen to some examples:
He gave unclear instructions, and the task went wrong. Instead of blaming anyone else, he said,
“That’s on me — I should’ve explained it better.”
She arrived late because she mixed up the time. No long explanation. Just a small smile and,
“That’s on me.”
Saying “that’s on me” isn’t about being hard on yourself. It’s about clarity. It’s about choosing responsibility over defensiveness.
And sometimes, those three words can calm a situation faster than a long explanation ever could.
Can you think of a recent moment when you could say, “that’s on me”?
Not to judge yourself — just to understand and grow.
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Have a lovely day and see you tomorrow.