English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought we were" Mean?
Learn what "thought we were" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Set Boundary
I thought we were going to keep it professional.
It means the speaker wants to keep the interaction formal and not personal.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they expected the relationship or conversation to stay professional.
Usage Scenario
Use this at work or in a tense conversation to remind someone about boundaries. It can sound sharp or disappointed.
Better ways to say it
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I thought we were going to keep it professional.
2
I thought this was supposed to stay professional.
3
Let's keep it professional.
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