What Does "you don't expect" Mean?
Learn what "you don't expect" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You don't expect me to take your word as it is, right?
It means the speaker does not trust what the other person said and is challenging it.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking whether they are really expected to believe another person's word.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments when you want to question someone's credibility. It may sound rude or confrontational.
Better ways to say it
You don't expect me to take your word for it, right?
You expect me to believe you?
I'm supposed to just trust you?
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