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Ways to Say "when i saw" in English

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when I saw you standing there in that dress,

It means the speaker changed their mind positively after seeing the other person and feels attracted or emotionally moved.

From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 3

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone reflects on seeing the other person in a dress and reconsidering an earlier idea.

Usage Scenario

Use this in romantic speech to show a change of heart or admiration. It is long and context-heavy, so it is not ideal as a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
I knew it wasn't such a bad idea after all.
2
When I saw you in that dress, I changed my mind.
3
It wasn't such a bad idea after all.

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