English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't even think you were home" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't even think you were home" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Oh, I didn't even think you were home, so I just decided to let myself in.
This means the speaker did not expect the other person to be there and is explaining a surprise or mistake.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they did not realize the other person was home.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain an awkward moment or mistaken assumption. It can sound like an excuse if the situation is tense.
Better ways to say it
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I didn't even think you were home.
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I didn't know you were home.
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I thought you weren't home.
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