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UK//aɪ dɪdnt θɪŋk ðeɪ wʊd faɪnd//US//aɪ dɪdnt θɪŋk ðeɪ wʊd faɪnd//

Meaning of I didn't think they would find

A statement expressing disbelief that someone would discover something.

In simple words: A phrase used to express surprise about someone finding something.

I didn't think they would find in a sentence

  • I didn't think they would find the keys in the garden.
  • Honestly, I didn't think they would find the secret hiding spot.
  • I didn't think they would find my old diary hidden under the floorboards.
  • I didn't think they would find the missing puzzle piece after so long.
  • Strangely enough, I didn't think they would find our lost cat.

How to use I didn't think they would find

Use this phrase to show skepticism or disbelief about a situation. It is appropriate in most conversational contexts but may sound informal in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine thinking something is lost, then being surprised when it's found.

Related words

Collocations with I didn't think they would find

  • they would find
  • find it surprising
  • find something unexpected

Synonyms for I didn't think they would find

  • I was surprised they found
  • I didn't expect them to find
  • I never thought they'd discover

Common mistakes with I didn't think they would find

  • Confused about when to use 'would' vs 'will'.
  • Forget to properly express disbelief before the phrase.
  • Incorrectly add a subject after 'think'.

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Frequently asked questions about I didn't think they would find

What does I didn't think they would find mean?

A phrase used to express surprise about someone finding something.

What is the definition of I didn't think they would find?

A statement expressing disbelief that someone would discover something.

How do you use I didn't think they would find in a sentence?

I didn't think they would find the keys in the garden.

Can you give another example of I didn't think they would find?

Honestly, I didn't think they would find the secret hiding spot.

What are synonyms for I didn't think they would find?

Common alternatives include I was surprised they found, I didn't expect them to find, I never thought they'd discover.

What words go with I didn't think they would find?

It commonly pairs with they would find, find it surprising, find something unexpected.

What are common mistakes when using I didn't think they would find?

Confused about when to use 'would' vs 'will'. Forget to properly express disbelief before the phrase. Incorrectly add a subject after 'think'.

How do you pronounce I didn't think they would find?

US: //aɪ dɪdnt θɪŋk ðeɪ wʊd faɪnd//, UK: //aɪ dɪdnt θɪŋk ðeɪ wʊd faɪnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I didn't think they would find?

Use this phrase to show skepticism or disbelief about a situation. It is appropriate in most conversational contexts but may sound informal in formal writing.