Academic English #34. I didn

In English, I didn’t see that coming at all means “I didn’t expect that at all.” It is a natural expression to use in presentations, discussions, conference lectures, and other situations when something unexpected is said or happens.

3 example sentences

1. I had no idea a new research result would come out in that presentation.

I didn’t see that coming at all in the presentation.

2. I had no idea that topic would come up during the Q&A session.

I didn’t see that coming at all during the Q&A session.

3. I never thought that topic would be discussed in the meeting.

I didn’t see that coming at all when that topic came up in the meeting.