English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "thought we have" Mean?

Learn what "thought we have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Confront

I thought we have an arrangement

It means the speaker is reminding someone of a prior understanding and expressing disappointment that it was broken.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 15

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says they thought there was an agreement that the other person would stop.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a disagreement when you want to point out that a deal or understanding was ignored. It can sound accusatory if said sharply.

Better ways to say it

1
I thought we had an agreement.
2
I thought you were going to stop.
3
We had an arrangement.

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