What Does "i always thought" Mean?
Learn what "i always thought" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I always thought she was such a sweet smart girl.
It means the speaker believed the girl was kind and intelligent before something changed their opinion.
From Camouflage, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they used to think highly of a girl.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining your impression of someone before new information changes it. It sounds natural in storytelling or gossip, but not as a fixed phrase learners would search for often.
Better ways to say it
I always thought she was such a sweet, smart girl.
I thought she was sweet and smart.
She seemed like such a nice, intelligent girl to me.
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