English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i hope they don't figure it out" Mean?

Learn what "i hope they don't figure it out" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Express Doubt

hope they don't figure it out.

This means the speaker wants other people to stay unaware of a secret or hidden truth.

From Under Her Control, Episode 49

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone worries that others will discover the truth.

Usage Scenario

Use it when talking about hiding something or worrying about being discovered. It is natural in casual speech, but it carries a secretive tone.

Better ways to say it

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I hope they don't figure it out.
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I hope they don't find out.
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Let's hope they don't figure it out.

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