English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's exactly what i'm afraid of" Mean?
Learn what "that's exactly what i'm afraid of" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Express Doubt
English Phrases for Work
That's exactly what I'm afraid of.
This means the speaker thinks the worst possibility is true or likely.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the feared outcome is exactly what worries them most.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reacting to a bad possibility you already suspected. It sounds natural in emotional or serious conversations.
Better ways to say it
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That's exactly what I'm afraid of.
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That's what I'm afraid of.
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That's exactly what I feared.
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