high_frequency_chunk

UK//aɪ dɪdnt nəʊ jʊ wɜː kʌmɪŋ//US//aɪ dɪdnt noʊ ju wɜr kʌmɪŋ//

Meaning of I didn't know you were coming

A phrase used to express surprise about someone's unexpected arrival.

In simple words: A way to express surprise about someone's arrival.

I didn't know you were coming in a sentence

  • When I saw her walk in, I thought, 'I didn't know you were coming!'
  • I looked surprised and said, 'I didn't know you were coming'.
  • After the phone call, I exclaimed, 'I didn't know you were coming over today!'
  • Seeing him at the party, I couldn’t help but say, 'I didn't know you were coming!'
  • When my cousin knocked on the door, I said, 'Wow, I didn't know you were coming.'

How to use I didn't know you were coming

Used to express surprise or lack of knowledge about someone visiting; appropriate for casual conversations and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a surprise party where you didn't know the guest was attending!

Related words

Collocations with I didn't know you were coming

Synonyms for I didn't know you were coming

  • I was unaware you were coming
  • I didn't expect you
  • I had no idea you were arriving

Common mistakes with I didn't know you were coming

  • Omitting 'you' (e.g., 'I didn't know were coming').
  • Using past perfect ('I hadn't known you were coming').
  • Confusing with 'I didn't expect you to come'.

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Frequently asked questions about I didn't know you were coming

What does I didn't know you were coming mean?

A way to express surprise about someone's arrival.

What is the definition of I didn't know you were coming?

A phrase used to express surprise about someone's unexpected arrival.

How do you use I didn't know you were coming in a sentence?

When I saw her walk in, I thought, 'I didn't know you were coming!'

Can you give another example of I didn't know you were coming?

I looked surprised and said, 'I didn't know you were coming'.

What are synonyms for I didn't know you were coming?

Common alternatives include I was unaware you were coming, I didn't expect you, I had no idea you were arriving.

What words go with I didn't know you were coming?

It commonly pairs with didn't know, were coming, surprised by arrival.

What are common mistakes when using I didn't know you were coming?

Omitting 'you' (e.g., 'I didn't know were coming'). Using past perfect ('I hadn't known you were coming'). Confusing with 'I didn't expect you to come'.

How do you pronounce I didn't know you were coming?

US: //aɪ dɪdnt noʊ ju wɜr kʌmɪŋ//, UK: //aɪ dɪdnt nəʊ jʊ wɜː kʌmɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I didn't know you were coming?

Used to express surprise or lack of knowledge about someone visiting; appropriate for casual conversations and informal contexts.