English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "and i thought"
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And I thought that maybe with your newfound wealth, you could help out dear old Salvatore.
It means the speaker is indirectly asking the other person to help, likely with money or support.
From Cleopatra, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks another person for financial help in a flattering way.
Usage Scenario
Use this when making a polite but loaded request. It can sound manipulative or overly flattering if the context is money.
Better ways to say it
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Could you help out?
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Maybe you could help us out.
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I thought you might be able to help.
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