English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i swear i didn't expect that coming" Mean?
Learn what "i swear i didn't expect that coming" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Express Doubt
I swear, I didn't expect that coming.
It means the speaker was surprised by something and had not predicted it.
From Destined To Be, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they did not expect what just happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reacting to an unexpected event. The grammar is a little awkward in the original line, so learners should also know more natural alternatives.
Better ways to say it
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I swear I didn't expect that coming.
2
I didn't expect that.
3
I didn't see that coming.
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