English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "i just had"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "i just had" with real scene examples.
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Oh, I just had a couple things to take care of, that's all.
This means the speaker was busy with a few tasks or errands.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone gives a vague explanation that they were busy taking care of a few things.
Usage Scenario
Use it to explain a brief absence or delay. It is common in spoken English, but the full line is too specific for a page by itself.
Better ways to say it
1
I just had a couple things to take care of, that's all.
2
I had a few things to take care of.
3
I was taking care of some things.
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