English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "or maybe they just underestimated us" Mean?
Learn what "or maybe they just underestimated us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Or maybe they just underestimated us.
It means the other people did not expect them to be as capable or strong as they are.
From The Ceo, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone suggests the other side simply underestimated them.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a loss, surprise, or comeback by saying others misjudged you. It sounds confident and slightly defiant.
Better ways to say it
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Or maybe they just underestimated us.
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They underestimated us.
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Maybe they underestimated us.
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