I have something + (verb)
When using the expression ‘I have something’ you are communicating that you possess something or that you need to do something that is unspecified or undetermined.
Here are some examples:
- I’ve something to do.
- I’ve something to show you.
- I’ve something to tell you.
- I’ve something to discuss with you.
- I’ve something to share with you.
- I’ve something important to tell you.
- I’ve something special planned for your birthday.
- I’ve something to ask you.
Talking about things you are going to do
I was about to + (verb)
This structure is used to say that you are going to do something at the moment or in the near future.
- I was about to leave for work.
- I was about to have lunch.
- I was about to go to bed.
- I was about to quit.
- I was about to call you.
- I was about to shout.
- I was about to say the same thing.
Saying sorry for something you did
I didn’t mean to + (verb)
This structure is used to say that you are sorry for something you did. Note that didn’t is the contracted form of did not.
- I didn’t mean to offend you.
- I didn’t mean to hurt your sentiments.
- I didn’t mean to humiliate you.
- I didn’t mean to say those nasty things.
- I didn’t mean to cause trouble.