What Does "i thought you were gonna start small" Mean?
Learn what "i thought you were gonna start small" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I thought you were gonna start small by like giving her a handshake or just a hug
The speaker is saying the other person's choice was bigger or more intense than expected.
From Hollywood Star'S Fake Girlfriend, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they expected the other person to begin with something easier.
Usage Scenario
Use this when commenting on someone's plan or effort, especially if it feels too ambitious. It may sound critical if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
I thought you were gonna start small.
I thought you'd start with something small.
I expected you to begin with something easier.
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