What Does "that was harder than i thought" Mean?
Learn what "that was harder than i thought" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
That was harder than I thought.
It means the speaker found the task or situation more difficult than they expected.
From Camouflage, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits that something was more difficult than expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this after finishing a hard task or experience. It is common, natural, and useful for learners, but not especially search-targeted by itself.
Better ways to say it
That was harder than I thought.
It was harder than I expected.
This was tougher than I thought.
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