What Does "had to cancel" Mean?
Learn what "had to cancel" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I had to cancel our dinner so I thought I'd surprise you now.
It means they came unexpectedly to delight the other person after plans changed.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 7
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that they canceled dinner and came over to surprise the other person.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you show up or do something unexpected for someone in a nice way. It can sound sweet, but only if the other person will welcome it.
Better ways to say it
I thought I'd surprise you.
I had to cancel dinner, so I came to surprise you.
I wanted to surprise you instead.
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