English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "actually i was"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "actually i was" with real scene examples.
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English Phrases for Work
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.
3
I wanted to bring that up too.
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