English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i thought you would be relieved" Mean?
Learn what "i thought you would be relieved" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I thought you would be relieved.
It means the speaker expected the other person to feel better or happier about the situation.
From Good For Him, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone expected the other person to feel better about what happened, but they did not.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you expected a reaction that didn't happen. It can sound disappointed or slightly reproachful depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
I thought you would be relieved.
2
I thought you'd be relieved.
3
I expected you to feel relieved.
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