Mujhe nahi laga tha ke woh aa payega / kar payega

How to say “Mujhe nahi laga tha ke woh aa payega” in English

When you want to say “Mujhe nahi laga tha ke woh aa payega” (or “kar payega”) in English, the natural, everyday way is “I didn't think he would be able to make it”. It fits everyday talk.