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I wouldn't have thought so

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8 December 2026

I wouldn't have thought so

We use this expression to say when we think that a prediction or an idea is probably not correct.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Do you think there will be many students at tonight's barbecue party?

I woudn't have thought so. The forecast says it's going to rain and most of the students have a big test tomorrow.

Example 2

Are there many Korean restaurants in Bristol?

I wouldn't have thought so but you can try looking in the Yellow Pages.

Thanks.

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