What Does "i thought i would never escape" Mean?
Learn what "i thought i would never escape" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
basement. I thought I would never escape.
It means the speaker felt trapped and did not think they would be able to leave or get free.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they believed they would never get free from a situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about escaping a bad situation, relationship, or pressure. It sounds emotional and dramatic, so it is not a neutral everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
I thought I would never escape.
I thought I'd never get out.
I never thought I'd be free.
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