English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't expect to see you here" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't expect to see you here" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Small Talk
Mr. Pierce, I didn't expect to see you here.
This is a polite way to say you are surprised to see someone in that place.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone politely notes that they did not expect to meet the other person there.
Usage Scenario
Use this for casual or polite small talk when you run into someone unexpectedly. It can sound awkward if the situation is tense or formal.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't expect to see you here.
2
I wasn't expecting to run into you here.
3
What a surprise to see you here.
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