Meaning:
When you disagree with someone, “Actually, I thought…” will make you sound kinder and more polite than saying “No” or “You are wrong.”.
Examples:
- Actually, I thought we could sit here and enjoy them.
- Actually, I thought, that the flood would be through.
- Actually, I thought he got terrific valuation on the car.
- Actually, I thought it would be quite a good laugh.
- Actually, I thought, maybe you'd like to take Oliver tonight.
- Actually, I thought that it would be a good experience for Magnolia.
- Actually, I thought you could bring the juice to us.
- Actually, I thought I'd give it to him myself and say hi.