What Does "you thought you can outsmart us" Mean?
Learn what "you thought you can outsmart us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You thought you can outsmart us.
It means the speaker believes the other person tried to trick them but failed.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One character taunts the others after believing they have been outsmarted.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument or confrontation when you want to say someone underestimated you. It sounds accusing and rude, so it is not suitable for polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
You thought you could outsmart us.
You thought you could fool us.
You thought you'd outsmart us.
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