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Ways to Say "need to have" in English

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We need to have a family discussion about what's been happening.

It means the family should sit down and discuss a problem together.

From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 23

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says the family needs to talk about what has been happening.

Usage Scenario

Use this when asking for a serious family conversation. It can sound formal or heavy if the issue is small.

Better ways to say it

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We need to have a family discussion.
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We need to talk about what's been happening.
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Let's discuss this as a family.

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