English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i wasn't expecting you back today" Mean?
Learn what "i wasn't expecting you back today" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I wasn't expecting you back today.
It means the speaker is surprised because they thought the other person would not come back until later.
From Love Me Or I Die, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they did not expect someone to return that day.
Usage Scenario
Use this in everyday conversation when someone returns unexpectedly. It is natural and polite.
Better ways to say it
1
I wasn't expecting you back today.
2
I didn’t expect you back today.
3
I thought you’d be back later.
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