English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought i could" Mean?
Learn what "thought i could" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I thought I could control everything and
It means the speaker is admitting a failed attempt to control a situation.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He admits he thought he could control everything and keep people apart.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a bad judgment or failed plan. It sounds reflective and is more natural in emotional conversations than in everyday small talk.
Better ways to say it
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I thought I could control everything.
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I thought I could separate them.
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I was trying to control it all.
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