English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "want to be" Mean?
Learn what "want to be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I want to be the first one to know.
It means the speaker wants to hear important news before other people do.
From Cleopatra, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She says she wants to hear the news before anyone else does.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want someone to tell you news directly first. It is common in family or relationship talk and sounds normal in casual speech.
Better ways to say it
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I want to be the first one to know.
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I want to know first.
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Let me know first.
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