English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're not as" Mean?
Learn what "you're not as" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
You're not as bad as I thought you would be.
It means the speaker thinks the other person is better than they expected.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker gives an unexpectedly mild opinion about someone they judged before.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to sound lightly approving or warming up to someone. It can be teasing if the tone is dry.
Better ways to say it
1
You're not as bad as I thought you would be.
2
You're not so bad after all.
3
I thought you'd be worse.
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