English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "hope that i" Mean?
Learn what "hope that i" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Apologize
I hope that I... didn't keep you for long.
It means the speaker is apologizing for possibly making the other person wait.
From Destined To Be, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker politely hopes they did not make someone wait too long.
Usage Scenario
Use this when greeting someone after a delay or when arriving late. It is polite and common in everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I hope I didn't keep you for long.
2
Sorry to keep you waiting.
3
I hope I wasn't too late.
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