What Does "he was afraid" Mean?
Learn what "he was afraid" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
He was afraid that you would
It means he worried that the other person would never love him back.
From Honey Gold, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that he was afraid of never being loved in return.
Usage Scenario
Use this in emotional relationship talk, not everyday conversation. It sounds formal and reflective.
Better ways to say it
He was afraid that you would never fall in love with him.
He was afraid you'd never love him back.
He thought you would never fall for him.
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