English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "this is bigger than i thought" Mean?
Learn what "this is bigger than i thought" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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This is bigger than I thought.
This means the problem is larger or more complicated than expected.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone realizes the situation is more serious or complex than they first thought.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you discover a situation is worse than you realized. It is common in conversations about problems or investigations.
Better ways to say it
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This is bigger than I thought.
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It’s more serious than I thought.
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This is worse than I expected.
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