What Does "vivian wanted to" Mean?
Learn what "vivian wanted to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Vivian wanted to cook the food herself,
It means the speaker agreed because they did not want to refuse the other person.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that someone else insisted on cooking and they gave in.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain why you allowed someone else to take control of a choice. It can sound a little awkward if you want a cleaner, more natural sentence.
Better ways to say it
I couldn't say no to her.
She wanted to cook the food herself.
I let her cook.
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