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Professional Ways to Say "well i had"
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Well, I had to let her know I was sick
It means the speaker needed to inform her about his illness.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He explains that he needed to inform her that he was sick.
Usage Scenario
Use this in everyday conversation when explaining why you contacted someone. It is ordinary spoken English and not especially formal.
Better ways to say it
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Well I had to let her know I was sick.
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I had to let her know I was sick.
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I needed to tell her I was sick.
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