What Does "i hardly see" Mean?
Learn what "i hardly see" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I hardly see that Lily's husband is getting married to a mistress.
This is an expression of strong disbelief about something shocking or hard to accept.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts in disbelief to a shocking marriage situation.
Usage Scenario
Use it when reacting to surprising news, but not as a literal statement about eyesight or seeing. The sentence as written is awkward, so learners should treat the meaning more than the exact wording.
Better ways to say it
I can't believe it.
That's hard to believe.
I can hardly believe that.
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