English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "this goes deeper than i thought" Mean?

Learn what "this goes deeper than i thought" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Express Doubt

This... this goes deeper than I thought.

This means the situation has more hidden layers or serious issues than the speaker first realized.

From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 59

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker realizes the situation is more complicated or serious than expected.

Usage Scenario

Use it when discovering a problem is more serious than it seemed. It is common in investigations, business, and relationship drama.

Better ways to say it

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this goes deeper than i thought
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it's deeper than i thought
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there's more to this than i thought

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