I thought as much

phrase

You say this when you learn something new, but it confirms what you suspected or believed already.

So you've been working late hours because of the new project at work? I thought as much.

Often appears as...

i thought as much when...
from the looks of it

Usage tips

Conversational

phrase

You say this when you learn something new, but it confirms what you suspected or believed already.

So you've been working late hours because of the new project at work? I thought as much.

Often appears as...

i thought as much when...
from the looks of it

Usage tips

Conversational

Definition 1 of 1

Visual representation of "I thought as much"

Pro Tip 1/3

Confirmation Bias

Use it when something confirms your suspicions or expectations, but don't overuse to avoid seeming like you always expect the worst.

I heard he got the promotion because he's related to the boss, and I thought as much!

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Surprised

Express lack of surprise in a situation where others might reveal the information as though it's a big reveal or new discovery.

There was a storm last night and your flight was delayed? I thought as much.

Pro Tip 3/3

Subtle Agreement

It's a soft way to say 'I already knew' without saying it directly, which can seem confrontational or arrogant.

You've been feeling under the weather after all that rain, haven't you? I thought as much.

Pro Tip 1/3

Confirmation Bias

Use it when something confirms your suspicions or expectations, but don't overuse to avoid seeming like you always expect the worst.

I heard he got the promotion because he's related to the boss, and I thought as much!

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Surprised

Express lack of surprise in a situation where others might reveal the information as though it's a big reveal or new discovery.

There was a storm last night and your flight was delayed? I thought as much.

Pro Tip 3/3

Subtle Agreement

It's a soft way to say 'I already knew' without saying it directly, which can seem confrontational or arrogant.

You've been feeling under the weather after all that rain, haven't you? I thought as much.

Pro Tip 1/3

Confirmation Bias

Use it when something confirms your suspicions or expectations, but don't overuse to avoid seeming like you always expect the worst.

I heard he got the promotion because he's related to the boss, and I thought as much!

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Surprised

Express lack of surprise in a situation where others might reveal the information as though it's a big reveal or new discovery.

There was a storm last night and your flight was delayed? I thought as much.

Pro Tip 3/3

Subtle Agreement

It's a soft way to say 'I already knew' without saying it directly, which can seem confrontational or arrogant.

You've been feeling under the weather after all that rain, haven't you? I thought as much.

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