English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't think i'd come out alive" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't think i'd come out alive" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I didn't think I'd come out alive.
This means the speaker believed the situation was so dangerous that they might die.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they did not expect to survive what happened to them.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a terrifying or life-threatening experience. It is emotional and not appropriate for casual small talk.
Better ways to say it
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I didn't think I'd come out alive.
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I thought I wouldn't survive.
3
I didn't think I'd make it out alive.
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