English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "have you been standing there this whole time" Mean?
Learn what "have you been standing there this whole time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Have you been standing there this whole time?
This asks whether someone has been listening or waiting there the whole time.
From Love Lies And Bloodline, Episode 7
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One person notices another has been standing there silently for a while.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you suddenly realize someone has been nearby unnoticed. It can sound surprised or awkward, but not necessarily rude.
Better ways to say it
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Have you been standing there this whole time?
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Were you there the whole time?
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Have you been listening the whole time?
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