English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i wish i knew you were coming" Mean?
Learn what "i wish i knew you were coming" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Express Doubt
I wish I knew you were coming.
It means the speaker would have liked advance notice and is surprised by the visit.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is politely expressing surprise that the other person came without notice.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone arrives unexpectedly and you want to sound lightly surprised. It can sound awkward or passive-aggressive if the tone is cold.
Better ways to say it
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I wish I'd known you were coming.
2
I didn't know you were coming.
3
If I'd known you were coming, I would've prepared.
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