Professional Ways to Say "i was not"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "i was not" with real scene examples.
I was not sure that you were going to pick up anything while you were here.
It means the speaker doubted the person would benefit or learn much from being there.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they were not sure the other person would learn or gain anything while being there.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about whether someone gained knowledge or value from an experience. It sounds somewhat judgmental or dismissive.
Better ways to say it
I wasn't sure you'd pick up anything while you were here.
I didn't think you'd learn much here.
I wasn't sure you'd get much out of being here.
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