English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i must say i'm surprised" Mean?
Learn what "i must say i'm surprised" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
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I must say I'm surprised.
It means the speaker did not expect what happened.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they are surprised by what just happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this to politely express surprise. It sounds slightly formal, so it is less common in very casual speech.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm surprised.
2
That surprises me.
3
I didn't expect that.
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