English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i would assume" Mean?
Learn what "i would assume" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Express Doubt
Your wife I would assume that you want to fire me
It means the speaker believes the other person wants to dismiss them from the job.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone assumes they are about to be fired and says so directly.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense work conversation when you suspect you are being dismissed. It can sound defensive or confrontational.
Better ways to say it
1
I would assume that you want to fire me.
2
I guess you want to fire me.
3
So you want to fire me?
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