What Does "mean i knew" Mean?
Learn what "mean i knew" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
our relationship was on the verge,
It means the speaker knew the relationship was in trouble but still did not expect things to end or worsen like this.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reflects on a relationship that was already failing and says the outcome still surprised them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in emotional conversations about a relationship falling apart. It is reflective and less direct than everyday learner search phrases.
Better ways to say it
I knew our relationship was on the verge, but I didn’t expect this.
I knew it was falling apart, but I didn’t expect this.
I expected problems, not this.
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