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Ways to Say "five years of" in English
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Five years of fantasy, all wasted on a jerk!
This is an emotional complaint about feeling that time and effort were wasted on the wrong person.
From Trial Marriage To A Billionaire Season 2, Episode 7
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone angrily says years of feelings were wasted on a bad man.
Usage Scenario
Use it in breakup or relationship conflict when expressing regret and anger. It sounds very strong and emotionally loaded.
Better ways to say it
1
Five years of fantasy, all wasted on a jerk!
2
I wasted five years on him!
3
All that time was wasted.
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