I have something to tell you. vs I have something to talk to you.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I have something to tell you' is commonly used when you want to share information or a secret with someone. On the other hand, 'I have something to talk to you' is less common and might imply a more extended conversation or discussion.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

I have something to tell you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to share information or a secret with someone.

Examples:

I have something important to tell you.
She has something to tell you about the project.
Do you have something to tell me?
He always has something interesting to tell us.
There's something I need to tell you.

Alternatives:

I need to tell you something.
I want to tell you something.
There's something I want to tell you.
Let me tell you something.
Can I tell you something?

I have something to talk to you.

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase might imply a more extended conversation or discussion.

Examples:

I have something important to talk to you about.
She has something to talk to you about the project.
Do you have something to talk to me about?
He always has something interesting to talk to us about.
There's something I need to talk to you about.

Alternatives:

I need to talk to you about something.
I want to talk to you about something.
There's something I want to talk to you about.
Let me talk to you about something.
Can I talk to you about something?

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I have something to tell you. vs I have something to talk to you.