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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Encourage

But I need you to be

It means I want you to be emotionally strong and get through this difficult situation.

From Billionaire Daughter’S Love Triangle, Episode 57

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone asks another person to stay strong and handle a difficult situation.

Usage Scenario

Use this when asking someone to stay strong before a hard event, conversation, or responsibility. It can sound supportive, but also a little demanding if said too forcefully.

Better ways to say it

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I need you to stay strong.
2
Be strong this time.
3
You need to be strong for this one.

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