English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "when she fell" Mean?
Learn what "when she fell" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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cliff, we just assumed the worst.
It means they believed something terrible had probably happened.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that after the fall, they assumed the situation had turned out as badly as possible.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a frightening assumption after bad news or an accident. It is common, but the full line is too specific for a standalone page.
Better ways to say it
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We assumed the worst.
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We thought the worst had happened.
3
Everyone feared the worst.
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