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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 • 1144 views

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.
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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.
  • Jul 12, 2013 ... “Do you have a moment?” “I'd like to have a conversation with you.” “ I have something to talk to you.”.
  • Jun 25, 2024 ... I suggest starting with: “I have something to talk to you about. This is hard for me and so I hope you'll bear with me while I get through ...
  • Jun 25, 2024 ... I suggest starting with: “I have something to talk to you about. This is hard for me and so I hope you'll bear with me while I get through ...
  • Jun 13, 2022 ... ... I have something to talk to you about. Depp (with his head still down): I have nothing to talk to you about. Heard: Please, look at me! Depp ...
  • Mar 5, 2021 ... Try to choose a time and space that's quiet/calm, free of distractions and private. “I have something to talk to you about, and it's sort of ...
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  • I have something to talk to you about, but it isn't urgent. Call me when you have time. Tengo algo de que hablar con usted, pero no es urgente. Llámeme ...
  • I have something to talk to you about. 話したいことがあるんだ。 - 映画・海外ドラマ英語字幕翻訳辞書. 例文帳に追加.

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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