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what does "I didn't know you had it in you" mean?
Jun 24, 2017 6:11 AM
Answers · 3
To have it in you means that you have abilities and skills which you do not usually use and which only show themselves in a difficult situation. There are a number of ways you could use this phrase but one example would be, if speaking to a friend.......'You were brilliant yesterday, I didn't know you had it in you!! I hope this helps.
June 24, 2017
It means you did not believe someone was capable of doing something ... but then they did it. For example, someone passes a really difficult exam you expected them to fail.
June 24, 2017
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