English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i thought it was the exact opposite" Mean?
Learn what "i thought it was the exact opposite" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Oh really? I thought it was the exact opposite.
This means the speaker believed the situation was the reverse of what they just heard.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they thought the opposite was true.
Usage Scenario
Use this when correcting a misunderstanding or reacting to new information. It is common in everyday conversation and sounds natural.
Better ways to say it
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I thought it was the exact opposite.
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I thought the opposite.
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I thought it was the other way around.
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