English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he was thinking" Mean?
Learn what "he was thinking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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handle everything on his own.
It means he believed he should deal with all the problems alone.
From Lost And Found, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is describing a man who thought he should handle everything by himself.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining someone’s independent or stubborn attitude. The full sentence is descriptive rather than a reusable phrase for a learner page.
Better ways to say it
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He thought he could handle everything on his own.
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He was going to handle everything himself.
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He wanted to do it all alone.
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