Afraid You Were Going to Say That

A Stock Phrases used when a character hears something he doesn't like.

Compare/contrast You Just Had to Say It.

Anime & Manga
"L: Tell me, Light, from the moment you were born, has there ever been a time when you've actually told the truth?
 * This exchange from Death Note:


 * Beat*

Light: What are you talking about, Ryuuzaki? I do admit I stretch the truth here and there, but find me one person who hasn't ever had to tell a lie. It wouldn't be easy. Human beings just aren't made to be perfect like that. Still, I've always made a conscious effort to never tell a lie that could hurt others. That's my answer.

L: *looks away with sad face* I had a feeling you'd say something like that."

Comic Books
"Delirium: Um. What's the name of the word for things not being the same always. You know. I'm sure there is one. Isn't there? There must be a word for it ... the thing that lets you know time is happening. Is there a word?
 * This exchange from Neil Gaiman's The Sandman:

Dream: Change.

Delirium: Oh. I was afraid of that."

Fan Works
"Phoenix: (Oh please don't tell me this is going where I think it is...)
 * Turnabout Storm (since this is Phoenix saying it, it's not spoken up).

Twilight: You see... I'm in need of a really good defense attorney.

Phoenix: (Aaaaaand it does go where I think it is...)"

Film
"Buddy: I guess we can add dog sledding to the family résumé. Do you think they've outgrown the need to explore?
 * Snow Buddies.

Molly: Not a chance!

Buddy: I was afraid you'd say that."

"Charlie, the Iceman: [brings a dark object to Brady]
 * Iceman

Dr. Diane Brady: What's that?

Dr. Stanley Shephard: An offering. He wants you to eat it.

Dr. Diane Brady: I was afraid you'd say that."

"Grand Councilwoman: Take note of this. This creature is hereby sentenced to life in exile, a sentence that shall be henceforth served out here, on Earth. And as caretaker of the alien life form Stitch, this family is hereby under the protection of the United Intergalactic Federation. We'll be checking in now and then.
 * Lilo and Stitch

Mr. Cobra Bubbles: I was afraid you were going to say that. This won't be easy to explain back at headquarters."

Live Action TV
"Seth: Well, if you need anything, I'll take the graveyard shift.
 * The OC

Ryan: I think we'll manage.

Seth: I was afraid you'd say that."

"[Odo has just been saved from the planet]
 * Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode "The Ascent"

Odo: Quark?

Worf: We found him on top of the mountain slumped over a subspace transmitter.

Odo: You mean he made it?

Jadzia Dax: If it wasn't for his signal, we never would have found you. Looks like he saved both of your lives.

Odo: I was afraid you'd say that."

"Riker: Data, we've only seen the Crystalline Entity once before. How do you know these metals will protect us?
 * Star Trek the Next Generation episode "Silicon Avatar"

Data: I am not entirely certain they will, sir.

Riker: I was afraid you were going to say something like that."

"Max: Don't tell me [bad news]!
 * A recurring joke on Get Smart:

Someone Else: [Bad news].

Max: I asked you not to tell me that."

Western Animation
"Tigger: Well, did I say I was hungry?
 * Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day:

Pooh: I don't think so.

Tigger: Well then I'll say it. I'm hungry.

Pooh: Oh, not for honey, I hope.

Tigger: Honey? Oh, boy, honey! That's what Tiggers like best!

Pooh: I was afraid of that."

"Aang: I can only reach the Avatar State when I'm in genuine danger.
 * Avatar: The Last Airbender episode "The Avatar State".

General Fong: I see. I was afraid you'd say that. [attacks Aang]"

"Shipwreck: Do you expect me to talk, Cobra?
 * G.I. Joe

Cobra Commander: No. We expect you to fry!

Shipwreck: I was afraid you'd say that!"

"Taranee: Maybe we should call the police?
 * W.I.T.C.H. episode "Happy Birthday, Will"

Will: For this kind of problem, we *are* the police.

Taranee: I was afraid you'd say that."


 * On Scooby Doo, Shaggy often says this on hearing that (for instance) he and Scooby have to visit a scary place.