English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i thought he'd" Mean?
Learn what "i thought he'd" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I thought he'd give us the green light by now.
It means the speaker expected someone to approve something, but that approval has not come yet.
From Good For Him, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they expected approval or permission to have already happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this when waiting for permission, approval, or a decision. The phrase 'give the green light' is common, but this full sentence is more situation-specific.
Better ways to say it
1
I thought he'd give us the green light by now.
2
I thought we'd have the green light by now.
3
I expected him to give us the green light by now.
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