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When you're about to tell someone bad news and you say 'I just thought you should know' to make it sound less harsh.
My teacher said 'I just thought you should know' before telling us there was homework.
My neighbor yelled at me and said 'I just thought you should know' before telling me my hedge was ugly.
My friend said 'I just thought you should know' before telling me I failed the test.