English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i always knew" Mean?
Learn what "i always knew" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
I always knew she was not to be trusted.
It means the speaker believes the other person was unreliable or dishonest from the start.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying they suspected another person was untrustworthy all along.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments or when explaining why you doubted someone. It can sound harsh and judgmental, so it is not polite in formal settings.
Better ways to say it
1
I always knew she couldn't be trusted.
2
I knew from the start she wasn't trustworthy.
3
She was never trustworthy.
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