Phrases Sharing Personal Information

I've been meaning to tell you...

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Meaning

Indicates the information has been withheld for some time.

Example sentences

John: Is everything alright?

Alice: Actually, I've been meaning to tell you... my grandmother is coming to visit.

John: Oh, that's nice! How long will she be staying?

Alice: A month. I should have mentioned this sooner, I've been meaning to tell you for a while now.