What Does "i've been trying to tell you something lately" Mean?
Learn what "i've been trying to tell you something lately" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Um, Anya, I've been trying
It means the speaker has a secret, update, or difficult truth they have been delaying telling you.
From Billionaire’s Betrayal, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they have been trying to tell someone something for a while but have not said it yet.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you need to introduce news, a confession, or an awkward topic. It sounds natural in personal conversations but vague on its own.
Better ways to say it
I've been meaning to tell you something.
There's something I've been trying to tell you.
I wanted to tell you something for a while.
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