English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't think it's going to work" Mean?
Learn what "i don't think it's going to work" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Doubt
I don't think it's going to work.
This means the speaker believes the plan or situation will probably fail.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying they doubt a plan will succeed.
Usage Scenario
Use it to politely or directly say something seems unlikely to succeed. It can sound pessimistic if you say it too bluntly.
Better ways to say it
1
I don't think this will work.
2
I don't think it will work out.
3
This probably won't work.
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