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Lawn2llawn2 Posted 14 years ago
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Hi all,

I am wondering which one to use when I want to say that just a few minutes ago I became aware of news or something.

a. I just know that.
b. I just knew that.
c. I have just known that.

Thanks a lot.

Liya
  

Top answer

When you want to say that you just became aware of something, the verb know is not appropriate. There are several other verbs that fit: I just learned that. (most common) I just found that out .

— JohnParis

  • When you want to say that you just became aware of something, the verb know is not appropriate.
  • There are several other verbs that fit: I just learned that.
  • (most common) I just found that out .
  • I just discovered that.
  • I just heard that.
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When you want to say that you just became aware of something, the verb know is not appropriate.
There are several other verbs that fit:
I just learned that. (most common)
I just found that out.
I just discovered that.
I just heard that.
I just realized that.
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Hi John,

What about in this situation: This is my first day after my long absent for 3 weeks and apparently there has been some changes in rules for lateness. Anyone late has to report to the manager. My friend just told me about that. I am about to report to the manager when she storms in and ask "why don't you report to me?".

In this case, what should I say?

Thanks a l
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The sentence that feels most natural to me in this situation would be:
Why didn't you report to me?
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And how should I reply? "Sorry, I was just told"? Can I say "Sorry I just knew"?

Emotion: smile Thanks.

Liya
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I have already answered this. Please start a new thread.
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But you gave many choices but I don't know which one is suitable for my NEW situation. And yes, I'll make a new thread.
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