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JLPT N1 Grammar

としたことが

N1意外

N1 · 意外 · noun + としたことが

for someone like; of all people

noun + としたことが

Shows surprise or criticism that someone, considering their identity, ability, or usual behavior, made an unexpected mistake.

Often expresses surprise at one's own or someone else's mistake.

私としたことが、確認済みのファイルを間違えて削除してしまった。

I, of all people, accidentally deleted a file that had already been checked.

Do not use it for ordinary facts; it emphasizes that this particular person made the mistake.

The person who should not have slipped up did slip up.

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