Significato in italiano

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Weren't expecting that

Non me lo aspettavo

🇬🇧 UK //wɜːnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //wɜrnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt//

Significato di Weren't expecting that

An expression of surprise at an unexpected event.

Un'espressione di sorpresa per un evento inaspettato.

In simple words: A surprise or sudden change that is not anticipated.

Una sorpresa o un cambiamento improvviso che non era previsto.

Weren't expecting that in una frase

• When she won the lottery, we all said, 'weren't expecting that!'Quando ha vinto alla lotteria, abbiamo detto tutti: 'Non ce lo aspettavamo!'
• He walked in with a new puppy and everyone exclaimed, 'weren't expecting that!'
• After the show, everyone was shocked and said, 'weren't expecting that!'
• The twist in the movie was so good; I thought, 'weren't expecting that!'
• When they announced the new project, I was like, 'wow, weren't expecting that!'

Come usare Weren't expecting that

Used primarily in casual spoken English to express surprise or disbelief. It's not suitable for formal writing. Best used among friends or in informal contexts.

Usato principalmente nel linguaggio parlato informale per esprimere sorpresa o incredulità. Non è adatto alla scrittura formale. Meglio usarlo tra amici o in contesti informali.

Grammar pattern

standalone chunk

Memory hint

Think of a surprise party when you say 'weren't expecting that!'

Parole correlate

Collocations with Weren't expecting that

• really weren't expecting that
• totally weren't expecting that
• kind of weren't expecting that
• honestly weren't expecting that

Synonyms for Weren't expecting that

• surprised by that
• didn't see that coming
• unexpected
• not anticipated
• taken aback

Common mistakes with Weren't expecting that

• Incorrectly using in formal contexts.
• Using with a positive tone when context is negative.
• Failing to use the contraction correctly, e.g., saying 'were not expecting that'.

Domande frequenti su Weren't expecting that

Cosa significa Weren't expecting that?

Una sorpresa o un cambiamento improvviso che non era previsto.

Cosa significa Weren't expecting that in italiano?

Una sorpresa o un cambiamento improvviso che non era previsto.

Qual è la definizione di Weren't expecting that?

Un'espressione di sorpresa per un evento inaspettato.

Come si usa Weren't expecting that in una frase?

When she won the lottery, we all said, 'weren't expecting that!'

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Weren't expecting that?

He walked in with a new puppy and everyone exclaimed, 'weren't expecting that!'

Quali sono i sinonimi di Weren't expecting that?

Alcune alternative comuni sono surprised by that, didn't see that coming, unexpected, not anticipated, taken aback.

Quali parole si abbinano a Weren't expecting that?

Si abbina spesso a really weren't expecting that, totally weren't expecting that, kind of weren't expecting that, honestly weren't expecting that.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Weren't expecting that?

Incorrectly using in formal contexts. Using with a positive tone when context is negative. Failing to use the contraction correctly, e.g., saying 'were not expecting that'.

Come si pronuncia Weren't expecting that?

US: //wɜrnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt//, UK: //wɜːnt ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ ðæt//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Weren't expecting that è formale o informale?

"Weren't expecting that" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare Weren't expecting that?

Usato principalmente nel linguaggio parlato informale per esprimere sorpresa o incredulità. Non è adatto alla scrittura formale. Meglio usarlo tra amici o in contesti informali.