English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was beginning" Mean?
Learn what "i was beginning" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I was beginning to think you weren't gonna show up.
This means the speaker expected the other person to be late or not come at all.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they thought the other person would not arrive.
Usage Scenario
Use it when someone arrives after a delay and you want to comment on it. It can sound teasing or a little annoyed depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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I was beginning to think you weren’t gonna show up.
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I thought you weren’t coming.
3
I almost thought you wouldn’t come.
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