English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he never saw that coming" Mean?
Learn what "he never saw that coming" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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He never saw that coming.
This means someone was caught completely off guard by what happened.
From Camouflage, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the person did not expect what happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this to say a person was surprised by an event or outcome. It is common in everyday spoken English and works in many contexts.
Better ways to say it
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He never saw it coming.
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He didn’t see that coming.
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Nobody saw that coming.
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