Collocation
I had not thought of that.
A common expression used when a new idea, possibility, or perspective is presented to the speaker that they had not considered before. It conveys surprise or realization.
Definition
'I had not thought of that.' is a common English collocation. A common expression used when a new idea, possibility, or perspective is presented to the speaker that they had not considered before. It conveys surprise or realization.
I had not [verb past participle] of [pronoun/noun phrase]
“When she suggested taking the bus, I realized I had not thought of that option.”
Examples
- You're absolutely right, I had not thought of that alternative solution.
- Oh, a picnic would be a wonderful idea for the weekend, I had not thought of that!
- When he mentioned taking the scenic route, I admitted I had not thought of that before.
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- She presented a brilliant counter-argument during the debate, and I had not thought of that angle.
- I had been racking my brain for hours, but I had not thought of that simple answer until now.
- They suggested we postpone the meeting until next week, and honestly, I had not thought of that as an option.
- It was an ingenious idea to use recycled materials for the project; I had not thought of that possibility myself.
- After reviewing the initial plan, my colleague pointed out a critical flaw, and I had not thought of that oversight.
- The detective's conclusion was startlingly simple, and the inspector, with a nod, remarked, 'I had not thought of that.'
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