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

Both of these phrases are correct and are commonly used in English. They express the same meaning, but the word order is slightly different. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the emphasis the speaker would like to place on a particular part of the sentence.
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I have something to tell you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common way to inform someone that you have information to share with them.
  • Rosaria, I have something to tell you.
  • Russell, I'm here because I have something to tell you.
  • Ned, I have something to tell you.
  • Listen, I have something to tell you.
  • Laura, I have something to tell you.
  • Aya, I have something to tell you.
  • Catherine, I have something to tell you.
  • Henry, I have something to tell you.
  • I've been thinking and I have something to tell you.
  • Richard, I have something to tell you.
  • Donna, I have something to tell you.
  • I'm so glad you're home, I have something to tell you.
  • Listen, I have something to tell you.
  • Come on, I have something to tell you.
  • Aunt Mel, I have something to tell you.
  • Elliot, I have something to tell you.
  • Lucy, I have something to tell you.
  • And above all, I have something to tell you.
  • Richard, I have something to tell you.
  • Mario, I have something to tell you.

Alternatives:

  • I have something I need to tell you.
  • I need to tell you something.
  • I have a message for you.
  • I have news to share with you.
  • I have a secret to reveal to you.

I have to tell you something.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is another way to convey the message that you need to share information with someone.
  • Daisy... I have to tell you something.
  • Okay, I have to tell you something.
  • First I have to tell you something.
  • Daddy, I have to tell you something.
  • Ally I have to tell you something.
  • Laura, I have to tell you something.
  • - Listen, I have to tell you something.
  • Adrianna, I have to tell you something.
  • Jerome, I have to tell you something.
  • Dad, I have to tell you something.
  • Max, I have to tell you something.
  • Peyton, I have to tell you something.
  • Kyle, I have to tell you something.
  • Josh, I have to tell you something.
  • Brittany, I have to tell you something.
  • Flora, I have to tell you something.
  • Will, I have to tell you something.
  • Listen, I have to tell you something.
  • Jake, I have to tell you something.
  • Okay, I have to tell you something.

Alternatives:

  • I need to tell you something.
  • I have something important to tell you.
  • I have a story to share with you.
  • I must inform you about something.
  • I have a confession to make to you.

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