English phrase from drama scenes

Professional Ways to Say "actually i was"

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Actually, I was meaning to talk to you about that.

This means the speaker had already planned to discuss the topic, even if the other person brought it up first.

From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 54

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He says he was planning to bring up the same topic first.

Usage Scenario

Use this to smoothly introduce a topic you were already going to mention. It works well in everyday and work conversations.

Better ways to say it

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I was meaning to talk to you about that.
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I was going to talk to you about that.
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I wanted to bring that up too.

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