English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "want to be" Mean?
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You want to be the one to tell her?
It is a way of asking whether the other person wants to deliver the message themselves.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One person asks whether the other wants to be the one who tells her first.
Usage Scenario
Use this when deciding who should say something important first. It can sound slightly tense if the topic is sensitive.
Better ways to say it
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You want to be the one to tell her?
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Do you want to tell her?
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Should you be the one to tell her?
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