Ways to Say "a crying infant" in English
Learn useful ways to say "a crying infant" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
A crying infant was not part of the plan.
It means something unexpected happened and the speaker is frustrated that it disrupted their plan.
From Collateral Hearts, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reacting to an unexpected problem that ruined the plan.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to say an unexpected problem was not supposed to happen. It can sound cold or irritated, so it fits conflict or work stress more than casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
That was not part of the plan.
This wasn't supposed to happen.
That wasn't expected.
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