Sonia
What does the speaker mean by saying "I didn't think so"?
Hi guys,
This is an exchange from a novel. Could you please help me understand 'I didn't think so' said at the end?
"No, she did not send me here. I sent myself."
"I don't understand."
"She stayed with me at first, but she missed him. It made her unhappy... so I decided it was time to spend some quality time with Charlie."
"But now you're unhappy."
"And?"
"That doesn't seem fair."
"Hasn't anyone ever told you? Life isn't fair."
"I believe I have heard that somewhere before."
"So that's all."
"You put on a good show. But I'd be willing to bet that you're suffering more than you let anyone see. Am I wrong? I didn't think so."
2016년 8월 4일 오후 4:00
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By that point in the conversation, the speaker (Edward) has seen something in Bella's (I think that's the other character in this scene... It's been a long time since I read this book) behavior that confirms his suspicion that she is suffering more than she allows others to see. He sees the answer to his question: Am I wrong?
2016년 8월 4일
Hi Sonia - Its an expression of confidence or victory or doubt against someone. To say "I didn't think so" means "I know I'm right"
Example :
Two men sitting down at a bar get into a verbal fight. They stand and one man realizes the other is much larger and more powerful than him. The powerful man might say "Yea, I didn't think so!" (as the weaker man slowly sits down) meaning "yea, I knew you weren't going to be able to fight me! Go ahead and take a seat"
Its just an abbreviated way of expressing "I knew" or confidence or doubt in your favor
Hoping this helped! I use this phrase probably a few times a year.
2016년 8월 4일
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