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Discover LudwigThe phrase "actually I need" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to clarify or emphasize a requirement or necessity in a conversation.
Example: "I thought I could manage without help, but actually I need some assistance with this project."
Alternatives: "In fact, I require" or "Truthfully, I need".
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Actually, I need two chairs.
Well actually I need a house big enough for a cabinet".
CROWLEY: Governor, I've gotta -- gotta -- actually, I need to have you both (inaudible).
"Actually, I need to say in the last two days the people were more congratulating me for the impressions than for my tennis," Djokovic said.
Actually, I need to slot Elvis in there too, but anyway, my manager gave me this Sam song to listen to when his Movin' On album came out.
So, if you decide to directly address, and then you decide your goal is just to preserve the relationship, you may realize actually I need to do nothing.
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And I feel really lucky that I had some sort of realization that, actually, I needed an anchor.
But for hot tips about new listings, I needed a knowledgeable human broker -- actually, I needed three, one for each geographic area I was considering -- to interpret the information I found online.
Actually, I needed a cigarette.
Actually I needed both in big doses.
"Necesita guantes?" Actually, I think, I need a cold beer and a deckchair by a swimming pool.
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