English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought i heard" Mean?
Learn what "thought i heard" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I thought I heard some laughter,
The speaker is saying the mood has changed and things are no longer playful.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone comments that a situation has gone from joking around to being serious.
Usage Scenario
Use this to point out that a conversation or situation has become serious. It can sound slightly formal or stiff in casual speech.
Better ways to say it
1
I thought I heard laughter, but now it seems serious.
2
It doesn't seem like a joke anymore.
3
Now it seems pretty serious.
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