What Does "would be surprised" Mean?
Learn what "would be surprised" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I would be surprised if this was the first time he was getting married.
It means the speaker thinks the person may have been married before and is skeptical about the claim.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She doubts it would be his first time getting married.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to express doubt about someone's story or relationship history. It is not a common standalone phrase page candidate because the full line is context-heavy.
Better ways to say it
I'd be surprised if this were his first marriage.
I doubt this is his first time getting married.
I wouldn't believe this is his first marriage.
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