English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i told you it'd be useless" Mean?
Learn what "i told you it'd be useless" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I told you, it'd be useless.
It means the speaker predicted failure and feels proven right.
From She Is Mine, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He says he warned the other person that the plan would not work.
Usage Scenario
Use this after a failed attempt or bad plan. It can sound smug or irritating, especially in arguments.
Better ways to say it
1
I told you it would be useless.
2
It was never going to work.
3
I warned you it wouldn't work.
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