Just as l suspected vs I knew it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Just as I suspected' is used when something turns out as expected, while 'I knew it' is used to express certainty or confidence in one's belief. They can be used interchangeably in some situations, but 'just as I suspected' implies a more specific expectation.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 988 views

Just as l suspected

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something turned out as expected.

This phrase is used when something happens as one expected or suspected. It implies that the speaker had a prior belief or suspicion that was confirmed.

Examples:

Just as I suspected, he didn't show up for the meeting.
Just as I suspected, the experiment failed due to a lack of proper controls.

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And, as l suspected she might under such conditions, she did.
Just as l was taught to do in the seminary.
He'll look after you and the factory just as l always have.
Just as l am sure of you.
No. l got a telephone call from Mr Masterson just as l was going to bed.
And one l intend to ask just as soon as l find him.
Just as l was desperate when l first came to this country.
Just as l can see the pain on this man right here.
Just as l start to fall asleep, suddenly l get a pain in my right side.
Now, remember, at eight o'clock sharp, you pull the master switch just as l am about to name the murderer.
Once the song started just as l was passing by.
But just as l was going to pull it up, it sank deep below me.
I'm going to the temples tonight, in the sub-basement of the Imperial, just as l told you.
Just as l thought - a deliberate attempt to seize my title!
This place is just as l remember.
Aisha, l know you love me just as much as l love you.
"Just As l Am Thine Own To Be."
You know it just as well as l
l suspected that the world wasn't round.
l suspected that the spy was a Maquis and felt it was wrong to put you in a position of setting a trap for someone who had once served under you.

Alternatives:

Just as I thought
Just as I expected
As I suspected
As I thought
As I expected

I knew it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express certainty or confidence in one's belief.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker was certain or confident about something. It can be used when one's belief or prediction is proven to be correct.

Examples:

I knew it was going to rain today.
I knew it was a bad idea to trust him.

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I knew it since my father loves me enormously.
I knew it, it's too small.
I knew it from our first meeting.
I knew it when that old woman killed herself.
Right then, I knew it.
I knew it after 10 minutes.
I knew it, but I pretended I didn't.
You're American... I knew it.
This is yours. I knew it.
Never was and I knew it.
You have missed me. I knew it.
I knew it was sebastian immediately.
Something had happened, I knew it.
I knew it wasn't him.
I knew it was a mistake to issue weapons.
And I knew it belonged to me.
(MUMBLES) I knew it.
I knew it was a good thing to bring you.
I knew it was a tuna because he told me.
I knew it was death to mention his name.

Alternatives:

I was sure of it
I was certain
I was confident
I was positive
I was convinced

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