English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "thought i would"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "thought i would" with real scene examples.
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Explain
I thought I would drop by and give you some advice.
It means the speaker came for a short visit in order to offer advice.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they stopped by to give advice.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to sound casual and helpful. It can sound intrusive if the advice is unwanted.
Better ways to say it
1
I thought I'd drop by and give you some advice.
2
I dropped by to give you some advice.
3
I came by with some advice.
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