English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "have to warn" Mean?
Learn what "have to warn" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Warn
I have an ugly past.
This means the speaker is giving a serious heads-up about troubling personal history.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 60
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker warns someone that they have a dark or troubled past.
Usage Scenario
Use this when revealing something serious before a relationship or trust deepens. It can sound heavy and self-protective.
Better ways to say it
1
I have to warn you I have an ugly past.
2
I need to warn you about my past.
3
I have a dark past.
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