English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i thought you didn't want to play anymore" Mean?

Learn what "i thought you didn't want to play anymore" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I thought you didn't want to play anymore.

This means the speaker assumed the other person had lost interest and stopped wanting to continue.

From Why I Did It, Episode 31

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone explains that they assumed the other person was no longer interested in continuing.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you explain your misunderstanding about whether someone wanted to keep going. It sounds natural in casual conversation but can be awkward if the situation is sensitive.

Better ways to say it

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I thought you were done playing.
2
I thought you didn't want to keep going.
3
I figured you didn't want to play anymore.

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