English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "need you to"
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I need you to get as much dirt on Lily as possible.
It means the speaker wants someone to collect negative or embarrassing information about another person.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person asks someone to gather damaging information about Lily.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in shady, hostile, or dramatic contexts. It is not polite and sounds manipulative.
Better ways to say it
1
Get dirt on Lily.
2
Find as much dirt on her as you can.
3
I need information on Lily.
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