(one) never thought (one) would see (someone) here spoken language informal
Said when one is especially surprised or shocked by one's arrival
It's been a long time. I never thought I'd see you here, tonight.
I was told you moved to another place to live. I thought I'd never see you here.
I never thought I'd see you here, what are you doing here?
Used when one sees someone or something for the first time
To see something for oneself.
To see or look at someone or something for the first time
Try to see better with your eyes partially closed
To meet someone of equivalent skill as oneself.
People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.
Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.