English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought it would" Mean?
Learn what "thought it would" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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because I thought it would be easier to get you out of jail and still retain the
The speaker says they expected the task to be simpler than it turned out to be.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part Ii, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining why they expected an easier way to free someone from jail.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a wrong assumption about a difficult task. It is understandable, but the jail context makes it highly specific.
Better ways to say it
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I thought it would be easier to get you out of jail.
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I thought getting you out of jail would be easier.
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I thought it would be simpler.
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