English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "listen i had"
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Listen, I had an unusual visitor at the restaurant today.
It means the speaker is introducing an unusual event and is about to explain it.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker brings up something unusual that happened at a restaurant.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to start telling a story or reporting something odd. It is neutral, but the phrase feels a bit formal or literary.
Better ways to say it
1
I had an unusual visitor at the restaurant today.
2
Something unusual happened at the restaurant today.
3
There was an unexpected visitor at the restaurant today.
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