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I'm gonna need you to focus

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm ˈɡɒnə niːd juː tə ˈfəʊkəs// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm ˈɡɑːnə nid jʊ tə ˈfoʊkəs//

Meaning of I'm gonna need you to focus

Request someone to pay attention or concentrate.

In simple words: I need you to pay attention

I'm gonna need you to focus in a sentence

• I'm gonna need you to focus during the presentation.
• Before we start the game, I'm gonna need you to focus up.
• I know it's noisy, but I'm gonna need you to focus on your work.
• In this meeting, I'm gonna need you to focus and share your ideas.
• Listen carefully, I'm gonna need you to focus for the next part.

How to use I'm gonna need you to focus

Used in casual conversations to emphasize the importance of paying attention. Avoid in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of 'gonna' as 'going to,' like you're preparing for an important moment.

Related words

Collocations with I'm gonna need you to focus

• need to focus
• gonna need
• focus on
• focus during
• focus harder

Synonyms for I'm gonna need you to focus

• require
• ask
• request
• demand
• urge

Common mistakes with I'm gonna need you to focus

• Using 'gonna' in formal writing.
• Confusing 'need' with 'want' without understanding the urgency.
• Misplacing the phrase in longer sentences.

Frequently asked questions about I'm gonna need you to focus

What does I'm gonna need you to focus mean?

I need you to pay attention

What is the definition of I'm gonna need you to focus?

Request someone to pay attention or concentrate.

How do you use I'm gonna need you to focus in a sentence?

I'm gonna need you to focus during the presentation.

Can you give another example of I'm gonna need you to focus?

Before we start the game, I'm gonna need you to focus up.

What are synonyms for I'm gonna need you to focus?

Common alternatives include require, ask, request, demand, urge.

What words go with I'm gonna need you to focus?

It commonly pairs with need to focus, gonna need, focus on, focus during, focus harder.

What are common mistakes when using I'm gonna need you to focus?

Using 'gonna' in formal writing. Confusing 'need' with 'want' without understanding the urgency. Misplacing the phrase in longer sentences.

How do you pronounce I'm gonna need you to focus?

US: //aɪm ˈɡɑːnə nid jʊ tə ˈfoʊkəs//, UK: //aɪm ˈɡɒnə niːd juː tə ˈfəʊkəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I'm gonna need you to focus formal or informal?

"I'm gonna need you to focus" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I'm gonna need you to focus?

Used in casual conversations to emphasize the importance of paying attention. Avoid in very formal settings.