What Does "knew there was" Mean?
Learn what "knew there was" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You, I knew there was something off about that Edward.
This means the speaker thought someone seemed suspicious or not right.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they suspected the man was suspicious from the start.
Usage Scenario
Use this to express suspicion after noticing bad behavior. It works in informal conversation, but the wording is not very polished in formal English.
Better ways to say it
I knew there was something off about him.
Something seemed off about him.
He seemed off.
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