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.

Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt

I mean, that's nice, Mitch, but, you know, I thought we were going to go to dinner.

She expected a dinner plan and is expressing surprise or correction.

From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 22

When do people say this?

Scene Context

She says she expected them to go to dinner instead of whatever is happening now.

Usage Scenario

Use this when plans seem different from what you understood. It works in casual dating and everyday conversation.

Better ways to say it

1
I thought we were going to dinner.
2
Aren't we going to dinner?
3
I thought dinner was the plan.

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