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"I told to myself "it takes a great mind to be a great lawyer in the legal field"" vs "I told myself "it takes a great mind to be a great lawyer in the legal field""

The correct phrase is: "I told myself 'It takes a great mind to be a great lawyer in the legal field.'" The incorrect phrase has an unnecessary preposition "to" before "myself."

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

I told to myself "it takes a great mind to be a great lawyer in the legal field"

This phrase is incorrect due to the unnecessary preposition "to" before "myself."

I told myself "it takes a great mind to be a great lawyer in the legal field"

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you internally communicated a thought or idea to yourself.

Examples:

  • I told myself I could do it.
  • She told herself not to give up.
  • He told himself to stay calm.

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