What Does "you're smarter than i thought" Mean?
Learn what "you're smarter than i thought" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Hmm. You're smarter than I thought.
It means the speaker has changed their opinion and now thinks the other person is more intelligent than they first believed.
From Love Me Or I Die, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is acknowledging that the other person is more intelligent than expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this to praise, tease, or reluctantly admit someone is clever. Tone matters a lot, because it can sound insulting if said coldly.
Better ways to say it
You're smarter than I thought.
You’re smarter than I thought.
I didn’t think you were that smart.
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