English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "esther's been planning this for years" Mean?
Learn what "esther's been planning this for years" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
Esther's been planning this for years.
It means the speaker believes Esther has been secretly or deliberately preparing this for a long time.
From Lost And Found, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says Esther has been planning this for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this when accusing someone of long-term planning or plotting. It sounds strongly suspicious and can be confrontational.
Better ways to say it
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She's been planning this for years.
2
Esther has been planning this for years.
3
This has been years in the making.
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