English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you thought i couldn't find out" Mean?
Learn what "you thought i couldn't find out" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Accuse
couldn't find out?
It means the speaker thinks the other person believed they could keep something secret, but they were wrong.
From Why I Did It, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is accusing the other person of thinking they could hide the truth.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when confronting someone about a secret or hidden action. It sounds accusatory and tense.
Better ways to say it
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You thought I couldn't find out?
2
You thought I wouldn't find out?
3
You thought I wouldn't know?
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