English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i didn't think" Mean?

Learn what "i didn't think" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt

Such a shame, though. I didn't think that this would happen so fast.

It means the speaker was not expecting events to move this quickly.

From Revenge On My Cheating Fiancé, Episode 50

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is saying the timing of an event surprised them.

Usage Scenario

Use this to express surprise at how fast something happened. It is natural and reusable in many everyday situations.

Better ways to say it

1
I didn't think that this would happen so fast.
2
I didn't expect this to happen so fast.
3
This happened much faster than I thought.

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