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What Does "i thought everything was settled" Mean?

Learn what "i thought everything was settled" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I mean, I thought everything was settled.

It means the speaker believed the issue was already finished or resolved.

From Love Lies And Bloodline, Episode 11

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone thought the situation had already been settled.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you are surprised that a problem or decision is still being discussed. It is common and natural in both work and personal situations.

Better ways to say it

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I thought everything was settled.
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I thought it was settled.
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I thought this was already resolved.

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