Collocation
I never thought about it that way.
This phrase expresses a sudden realization or a new understanding of something that had not been considered from that particular perspective before.
Definition
'I never thought about it that way.' is a common English collocation. This phrase expresses a sudden realization or a new understanding of something that had not been considered from that particular perspective before.
think + about + [topic/it] + that way
“Her explanation made me say, "Wow, I never thought about it that way before."”
Examples
- You make an excellent point; I must admit I haven't thought about it that way myself.
- When she explained the problem from a different angle, I realized I had never thought about it that way.
- It's an interesting perspective; I've honestly never thought about it that way until now.
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- After reading the complex article, I found myself thinking about it that way, which was a new experience for me.
- Could you elaborate? I'm trying to think about it that way, but I'm struggling to see your point.
- His innovative approach made everyone start to think about it that way, leading to a breakthrough.
- I used to completely dismiss that idea, but now I often think about it that way, surprisingly.
- She questioned him, 'Why didn't you think about it that way from the very beginning?'
- The documentary offered fresh insights, causing many viewers to think about it that way for the first time.
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