상상도 못 했어

I never even imagined it

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I never even imagined it An informal expression meaning something was completely unexpected or beyond what the speaker could imagine. 도 adds emphasis, similar to “even.” The subject and object are often understood from context.

KO: 네가 여기서 일할 줄은 상상도 못 했어.

EN: I never even imagined that you would work here.

넌 상상도 못 했어

You never imagined it.

— 데드풀과 울버린 (2024)

솔직히 이런 날이 올 줄 은 상상도 못 했어

Honestly, I never imagined a day like this would come.

— 눈 깜짝할 사이에 (2026)