English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "thought i wasn't" Mean?

Learn what "thought i wasn't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Mum, I thought I wasn't seeing you

It means the speaker believed the meeting was later than it actually is.

From The Black Thrones, Episode 35

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is reacting to a misunderstanding about when they expected to see the other person.

Usage Scenario

Use this to clarify a scheduling misunderstanding in conversation. It is natural in everyday speech but too specific for a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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I thought I wasn't seeing you until next week.
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I thought we'd meet next week.
3
I thought our lunch was next week.

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