JLPT N1
～と思いきや
just when you thought ~; contrary to expectations
Structure / Usage
Sentence (plain form) + と思いきや
Example Sentences
晴れると思いきや、急に雨が降り出した。
Just when I thought it would clear up, it suddenly started raining.
もう終わりかと思いきや、まだ続きがあった。
Just when I thought it was over, there was still more.