What do people mean when they say:
"I don't think it was that bad."
Does this phrase have only one possible correct meaning or use? Does it require further context to be provided in order to understand it?
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What do people mean when they say:
"I don't think it was that bad."
Does this phrase have only one possible correct meaning or use? Does it require further context to be provided in order to understand it?
Best Answer
On its own
is a generally unenthusiastic comment on something, such as
However, if someone has just made a remark, then the phrase is a reply in context:
meaning, "I don't think it was as bad as you are saying."