English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "told you i"
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I told you I had a business appointment
It means the speaker is explaining why they had to leave immediately for work reasons.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they had an appointment and needed to leave right away.
Usage Scenario
Use this to justify leaving early or suddenly. It sounds formal and context-specific, so it is not a great standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
I told you I had a business appointment and needed to leave immediately.
2
I had a business appointment and had to leave immediately.
3
I needed to leave right away for a business appointment.
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