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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
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I' ve been meaning to say that.

I' ve been meaning to say that.

What does that expression really mean? I wonder how it's different from I want to say that.

Thanks

PBF
  

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Peaceblinkfriend I' ve been meaning to say that. What does that expression really mean? I have [intended / wanted] to say that (for some time).

— CalifJim

  • Peaceblinkfriend I' ve been meaning to say that.
  • What does that expression really mean?
  • I have [intended / wanted] to say that (for some time).
  • CJ
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PeaceblinkfriendI' ve been meaning to say that.

What does that expression really mean?
I have [intended / wanted] to say that (for some time).
CJ
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Thanks for your reply CalifJim.

I wonder if 'I've been meaning to say that' means the same thing as 'I've been meaning to say that for some time'.

Thanks again for your help.

PBF
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>I wonder if 'I've been meaning to say that' means the same thing as 'I've been meaning to say that for some time'.
No, the 2nd shows you're doing that for a relatively long time, the first doesn't show that ...
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