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See something coming

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Unexpected Events

Use when an event or outcome was not anticipated or seen as a possibility.

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He won the lottery? I did not see that coming!
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Irony and Surprise

Often used to express irony or surprise at a situation that was unlikely or not predicted.

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She ended up loving the movie, which I didn't see coming.
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Hindsight Insight

Can express regret when looking back at a situation that one feels should have been predictable.

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In hindsight, I should have seen it coming.
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