Korean phrase
생각대로 안 됐어. saeng gak ttae ro an twae sseo
Meaning
It didn't turn out the way I thought it would
When to use it
This means that things did not turn out as expected. It is a casual way to express disappointment with friends or family.
Example dialogue
그림 대회에서 일등을 하고 싶었는데, 생각대로 안 됐어. keu rim tae hoe e seo il deung eul ha go si peon neun de saeng gak ttae ro an twae sseo
I wanted to win first place in the art contest, but it didn't turn out the way I thought it would.
속상하겠다. 그래도 그림 정말 멋졌어. sok ssang ha get tta keu rae do keu rim cheong mal meot jjeo sseo
You must be disappointed. Still, the picture was really great.