English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "this might be more serious than we thought" Mean?
Learn what "this might be more serious than we thought" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
serious than we thought.
It means the speaker thinks the situation is worse or more important than they first believed.
From The Escort, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone realizes the situation may be more serious than expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this when a problem is becoming clearer or more serious. It is common in both personal and work conversations.
Better ways to say it
1
This might be more serious than we thought.
2
It's more serious than we thought.
3
We may have a bigger problem.
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