English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i knew we were gonna fail" Mean?
Learn what "i knew we were gonna fail" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I knew we were gonna fail.
It means the speaker believed the plan or effort would not succeed.
From Why I Did It, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits they expected failure from the beginning.
Usage Scenario
Use this to admit that you expected a bad result. It is natural in conversation, but it is more about context than a reusable phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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I knew we were gonna fail.
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I knew we would fail.
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I thought this would fail.
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