What does "Under the impression" mean?

believing something is true

Synonym: believing Opposite: doubting

"Under the impression" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I was under the impression that you had this under control.

— Breaking Bad S4E7

I CAME OUT WITH YOU TONIGHT UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT I'D HAVE FUN.

— Gilmore Girls S1E12

Serena's under the impression you know something about something I did.

— Gossip Girl S3E21

Are you under the impression that we're going to have sex tonight?

— Grey's Anatomy S6E17

several of them were under the impression that you would curse their family...

— Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

I thought you were under the impression you had invented it.

— Suits S2E8

Are you under the impression that we're still friends?

— The Big Bang Theory S3E6

I was under the impression that Billy would be more like that guy.

— The Office S2E12

"Under the impression" in TV shows & movies

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