Meaning

"What did he say?"
"He said he didn't like it."
"So what do you think he meant by that?"
"I think he doesn't care for it."
"Seems clear to me."
"But I think this is so good, he couldn't possibly really mean he didn't like it."
"How so?"
"I think he meant that he doesn't like it now or in this format."
"How well do you know him?"
"Not that well."
"I know him. When he says he doesn't like it, imagine him shouting that he can't stand it."
"He hates it?"
"Probably."