English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was not expecting someone so prompt" Mean?
Learn what "i was not expecting someone so prompt" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Complain
prompt.
It means the speaker is surprised that the person arrived on time or early.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone politely comments that the other person arrived sooner than expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone arrives sooner than expected, especially in formal or work settings. It can sound slightly formal or stiff.
Better ways to say it
1
I was not expecting someone so prompt.
2
I wasn't expecting you so early.
3
You're here early.
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