English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought you had" Mean?
Learn what "thought you had" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I thought you had it
It means the speaker thought the other person already understood the situation, plan, or answer.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts as if the other person should already know what happened or how things work.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you expected someone to already know the details or have a plan. It can sound skeptical or irritated depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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I thought you had it figured out already.
2
You had it all figured out, right?
3
I thought you knew what was going on.
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