You might have been thinking that vs You might think that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'You might have been thinking that' is used when referring to a past moment when someone may have had a certain thought. 'You might think that' is used in a more general sense to suggest a possibility or assumption.

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You might have been thinking that

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past moment when someone may have had a certain thought.

This phrase is used to talk about a thought or assumption that someone may have had in the past. It implies that the thinking occurred before the current moment.

Examples:

You might have been thinking that I forgot about our meeting yesterday.
She might have been thinking that you were upset with her.
I might have been thinking that you didn't like the gift.
He might have been thinking that she was ignoring him.
They might have been thinking that we wouldn't show up.

Alternatives:

You might have thought that
You may have been thinking that
You could have been thinking that
You might have believed that
You might have assumed that

You might think that

This phrase is correct and is used in a more general sense to suggest a possibility or assumption.

This phrase is used to express a possibility or assumption that someone may have at the present moment. It is not specifically tied to a past thinking.

Examples:

You might think that I don't care, but I do.
She might think that he is avoiding her.
I might think that you prefer tea over coffee.
He might think that she is busy.
They might think that we won't make it on time.

Alternatives:

You may think that
You could think that
You might believe that
You might assume that
You might feel that

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You might have been thinking that vs You might think that