English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "need you to" Mean?
Learn what "need you to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I need you to delete something from his mail
It means the speaker wants someone to erase a message or item from another person's email.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is asking someone to remove or delete an item from an email account.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a work or technical context when asking for a specific action. It sounds suspicious and should be used carefully.
Better ways to say it
1
I need you to delete something from his mail.
2
Please delete it from his email.
3
Remove something from his email.
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