English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thought you told" Mean?
Learn what "thought you told" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Express Doubt
I thought you told me no one could hack us.
It means the speaker is doubting what they were told because it now appears untrue.
From Under Her Control, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone challenges a previous claim because reality seems to contradict it.
Usage Scenario
Use this when questioning a claim that seems wrong or failed. It can sound accusatory in an argument or workplace crisis.
Better ways to say it
1
I thought you told me no one could hack us.
2
I thought you said nobody could hack us.
3
No one could hack us, right?
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