under the impression

Idioms  

1. Thinking, assuming, or believing something, as in I was under the impression that they were coming today. This idiom often suggests that the idea or belief one had is mistaken. [Mid-1800s]

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under the impression

She said she worked on it for 20 years and paid rent to him under the impression the family farm would one day become hers.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“I was under the impression that FTD was just kind of a fun ‘if you know, you know’ sort of thing,” Hardin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

They were under the impression that they would have a chance to formally pitch for the mandate after discussions with U.S. officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

I was under the impression that a logical qubit had perfect fidelity.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

“I was under the impression that I was speaking to Mr. Gaunt,” said Ogden, looking wary, but standing his ground.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling