Collocation
I've always wanted to try that.
This phrase expresses a long-held desire or a wish to experience or do something specific that has been thought about for a long time.
Definition
'I've always wanted to try that.' is a common English collocation. This phrase expresses a long-held desire or a wish to experience or do something specific that has been thought about for a long time.
always wanted to + try
“Ever since I was a child, I've always wanted to try that; now's my chance!”
Examples
- Seeing the hot air balloons ascend, I thought, 'I've always wanted to try that!'
- Learning to surf seems daunting, but I've always wanted to try that.
- Watching the trapeze artists perform, she whispered, 'I've always wanted to try that.'
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- Despite my fear of heights, riding a rollercoaster at that theme park, I've always wanted to try that.
- When he mentioned skydiving, her eyes lit up; 'Oh, I've always wanted to try that!'
- The new escape room just opened, and I've always wanted to try that.
- Seeing them scuba diving in the clear waters, he mused, 'I've always wanted to try that.'
- It looks challenging, but after seeing the results, I've always wanted to try that.
- She bought a pottery wheel; 'I've always wanted to try that!'
- Running a marathon seems like an incredible accomplishment, and I've always wanted to try that.
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