English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought you heard" Mean?
Learn what "thought you heard" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You thought you heard his voice
It means the other person misheard or imagined something instead of really hearing it.
From Destined To Be, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker corrects someone by saying they imagined hearing his voice.
Usage Scenario
Use this to correct someone when they think they heard or saw something that was not real. It can sound dismissive or harsh in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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You imagined hearing his voice.
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It was just in your imagination.
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You only thought you heard his voice.
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