What does she mean when she says “I'm almost ready.”?
What it means: Sit down. Get comfortable. Twenty more minutes, minimum.
Mimi’s tip: Bring a snack. Maybe a book.
The Translator’s Dictionary
What does she mean when she says…?
She says one thing. She means another. Here is what each of 25 classic phrases really means, sorted by where you’ll hear them, from getting ready in her room to the last question under the stars. Every answer is a joke from the game What Does She Mean?, so don’t take any of it too seriously.
1
Her Room
Her room, 7:00 pm. Dinner is at 7:30. You can already tell that's optimistic.
What does she mean when she says “I have nothing to wear.”?
What it means: I have forty outfits. None of them match tonight's mood.
Mimi’s tip: Do not point at the closet. Never point at the closet.
What does she mean when she says “Does this look okay?”?
What it means: Tell me I look amazing. Say it fast. Mean it.
Mimi’s tip: Waiting more than one second counts as a no.
2
The Drive
In the car. She has the music. You have the steering wheel and no power at all.
What does she mean when she says “Turn left. No, the other left.”?
What it means: I don't know the way either, but now it's your fault.
Mimi’s tip: Just open the map. Quietly.
What does she mean when she says “I'm not mad, just drive.”?
What it means: I'm mad. Keep driving. Figure out why.
Mimi’s tip: Replay the last ten minutes in your head. Slowly.
What does she mean when she says “Turn this song up!”?
What it means: This is our song now. Learn the words.
Mimi’s tip: Sing along. Badly is fine. Silence is not.
3
The Café
You finally sit down. The menu has forty items. This is where it gets dangerous.
What does she mean when she says “I'm not hungry.”?
What it means: I'm starving. I will be eating your fries.
Mimi’s tip: Order the large fries. Trust me.
What does she mean when she says “I don't care, you pick.”?
What it means: I care a lot. Not sushi. Not pizza. Not that place.
Mimi’s tip: Suggest three options. She'll pick the fourth.
What does she mean when she says “I'll just have a bite of yours.”?
What it means: Half of it is mine now. Order accordingly.
Mimi’s tip: A bite is a unit of measurement equal to fifty percent.
4
The Boutique
She said you'd just pop in for a second. That second has now lasted an hour.
What does she mean when she says “I'm just looking.”?
What it means: I'm buying it. Possibly in two colors.
Mimi’s tip: Hold the bags. Hold all of the bags.
What does she mean when she says “Should I get it?”?
What it means: I already decided. Agree with me.
Mimi’s tip: The correct answer is: it's so you.
What does she mean when she says “It was on sale.”?
What it means: It was not on sale. But I love it.
Mimi’s tip: Never ask to see the receipt.
5
The Park
A walk in the park. Fresh air. Ducks. A perfectly calm moment. For now.
What does she mean when she says “I'm not cold.”?
What it means: Give me your jacket. Now.
Mimi’s tip: Offer the jacket before she asks. Bonus points.
What does she mean when she says “Let's just walk.”?
What it means: Hold my hand while we walk.
Mimi’s tip: Reach for it. She's been waiting.
What does she mean when she says “Look at that dog!”?
What it means: We are getting a dog. Someday. Soon.
Mimi’s tip: Start practicing dog names.
6
The Cinema
Movie night. The lights are about to go down. Choose your seat wisely.
What does she mean when she says “You pick the movie.”?
What it means: Pick the one I mentioned three weeks ago.
Mimi’s tip: She mentioned it once. She remembers you weren't listening.
What does she mean when she says “I'm not scared.”?
What it means: I am holding your arm for the entire movie.
Mimi’s tip: Brace that arm.
What does she mean when she says “I don't want popcorn.”?
What it means: I'm eating yours.
Mimi’s tip: Get the large. Get two straws for the drink too.
7
The Beach
Sunset at the beach. Perfect light. You know what that means. Photos.
What does she mean when she says “Take a picture of me.”?
What it means: Take fifty. Photos from below are a crime.
Mimi’s tip: Hold the phone higher. No, higher.
What does she mean when she says “Do whatever you want.”?
What it means: Do NOT do that.
Mimi’s tip: This is a trap. Back away slowly.
What does she mean when she says “We'll see.”?
What it means: No.
Mimi’s tip: 'We'll see' has never once meant yes.
8
Stargazing Hill
The last stop. A blanket, a thousand stars, and the hardest questions of all.
What does she mean when she says “I'm fine.”?
What it means: I'm not fine, and you need to ask me again.
Mimi’s tip: Ask again. Then ask a third time. Bring chocolate.
What does she mean when she says “Nothing's wrong.”?
What it means: Something is wrong. Think back to Tuesday.
Mimi’s tip: What did you say on Tuesday? Think harder.
What does she mean when she says “Notice anything different?”?
What it means: I got a haircut. You have three seconds.
Mimi’s tip: It's always the hair. Say it's amazing.
What does she mean when she says “K.”?
What it means: You are in so much trouble.
Mimi’s tip: One letter. Infinite consequences.
Can you decode them all yourself?
Play the free story game: follow her through 8 places, tap what she says and find out what it really means. Works best on a phone, and Mimi’s eyes follow your tilt.
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