i thought you knew it vs i thought you knew that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I thought you knew it' is used when referring to a specific piece of information or fact, while 'I thought you knew that' is used when referring to a broader topic or concept. The choice between 'it' and 'that' depends on the level of specificity in the context.

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i thought you knew it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific piece of information or fact that the speaker assumed the listener already knew.

Examples:

I thought you knew it was going to rain today.
I thought you knew it was your turn to bring snacks.
I thought you knew it was a surprise party.

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Jul 4, 2009 ... You gets no love and I thought you knew it. Fool, you know how we do it. Comin from the West Side West Side, comin from the West Side
Sep 28, 2010 ... HEY BABIES! This is my knew video, I THOUGHT YOU KNEW! It's pretty much autobiographical. It's real sad. But don't worry my babies, I'm all ...
(I thought you knew it, knew it) You boys can't get with us (I thought you knew it, knew it) We're the cutest by far (I thought you knew it, knew it) That's why we're ...
... chin Down as fuck and I'm full off Hen You gets no love and I thought you knew it Fool, you know how we do it Chorus: Coming from the West Side, West Side, ...

Alternatives:

I thought you were aware of it.
I thought you already knew.
I thought you had the information.

i thought you knew that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a broader topic or concept that the speaker assumed the listener already knew.

Examples:

I thought you knew that honesty is important.
I thought you knew that we were leaving early.
I thought you knew that I don't like seafood.

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me: yeah im bisexual i thought you knew that. me: *snort* *snort* oh yeah this is the freakin stuff! roomate: ALLAN are you snorting DRUGS? WTFs WRONG ...
When someone does something sneaky or stupid, then when they are caught say "I thought you knew." aka "I didn't think you needed to know"
(True dat, I thought you knew that). Lyric Meaning. Get with the Program is what AZ is telling the inexperienced to do. Improve the quality of Gimme Yours Lyrics ...
I thought you knew, that I'm from Memphis where the shit is so thick (Crunchy Blac) You tryin to be me, but you can't be me. You tryin to see me, but you can't see ...

Alternatives:

I thought you were aware of that.
I thought you already knew that.
I thought you had that information.

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i thought you knew it vs i thought you knew that