that's what i thought

Meaning

1. Editorial75% of films

   Said when something just seen or heard matches what you already believed or suspected.

2. Editorial20% of films

   Used to mark something as your own impression or conclusion, sometimes one that later proved incomplete.

In the movies · 25

• That's what I thought. When did you talk to her?Spotlight2015
• - Nothin', Ma. - That's what I thought. Get up.Juice1992
• Yeah, that's what I thought.Double Indemnity1944
• That's what I thought.How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming2019
• That's what I thought.Madame Web2024
• That's what I thought.The Descendants2011
• That's what I thought.American History X1998
• That's what I thought.Herbie: Fully Loaded2005

Learn it in full scenes

• Spotlight2015
  • Baron Meets Robinson for a Drink
  • Marty Baron's First News Meeting
  • Lawyers Break Down the Geoghan Case
• Double Indemnity1944
  • Walter Meets Phyllis
  • Neff Flirts With Phyllis
  • Keyes Busts Garlopis's Fake Claim
• American History X1998
  • Sweeney Makes Danny a Deal
  • Derek Vinyard's TV Interview
  • The Basketball Court Bet

More everyday phrases

• take it or leave it
• good enough
• that's what i'm talking about
• there you go
• told you so
• i don't believe this
• can i ask you a question
• sleep tight
• look at you
• we have a problem
• what goes around comes around
• your guess is as good as mine