English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "need to know" Mean?
Learn what "need to know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I need to know if there are any suspects.
This means the speaker urgently wants information about possible suspects.
From Why I Did It, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they need information about whether there are any suspects.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an investigation or official context when requesting information. It sounds formal and specific, so it is not a general everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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I need to know if there are any suspects.
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Are there any suspects?
3
I need to know about the suspects.
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