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I didn’t expect to see you here!
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Narrator
I didn’t expect to see you here!
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Expressing Surprise
I was so surprised to see you here!
Showing Disbelief
I can't believe it! I didn't expect to see you here.
Informal Greeting
Wow! Fancy meeting you here!
Adding Emphasis
Of all places, I didn't expect to see you here!
Rephrased versions
Formal
I hadn't anticipated encountering you here.
Casual
I didn't think I'd see you here!
Simpler English
I didn't think you'd be here!
Phrases to learn
didn't expect
To not anticipate or foresee something.
to see you here
Expressing surprise at encountering someone in an unexpected location.