English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was about to tell you something" Mean?
Learn what "i was about to tell you something" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I was about to tell you something.
It means the speaker intended to say something but got interrupted or hesitated.
From Love Lies And Bloodline, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they were going to reveal something but have not done so yet.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining that you were on the verge of sharing news or a secret. It sounds natural in everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I was about to tell you something.
2
I was just about to say that.
3
I had something to tell you.
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