English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's not what you think" Mean?
Learn what "that's not what you think" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That's not what you think.
It means the speaker says the listener has misunderstood the situation.
From Destined To Be, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker denies that the other person has understood the situation correctly.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a disagreement when someone has the wrong idea. It is common and natural in spoken English.
Better ways to say it
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That's not what you think.
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It's not what you think.
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That's not it.
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