English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i gotta ask you a question" Mean?
Learn what "i gotta ask you a question" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Lily, I gotta ask you a question.
It means the speaker wants to ask the other person something.
From One Night Stand, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they need to ask someone a question.
Usage Scenario
Use this before asking a direct question in conversation. It is very common, but the exact line is too generic for a dedicated page.
Better ways to say it
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I gotta ask you a question.
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Can I ask you something?
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I need to ask you a question.
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