English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "did you really" Mean?
Learn what "did you really" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Did you really think
It means the speaker is mocking the other person and saying they never had a chance to win.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone taunts the other person by doubting they could beat them.
Usage Scenario
Used in a boastful or taunting confrontation. It sounds dramatic and arrogant rather than neutral.
Better ways to say it
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Did you really think that you could defeat me?
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Did you think you could beat me?
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You thought you could defeat me?
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