English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he's been missing" Mean?
Learn what "he's been missing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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He's been missing for like three days for now.
It means he has not been seen or heard from for three days.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining that a person has been absent for several days.
Usage Scenario
Use this to state that someone has been gone or unreachable for a short period. It sounds natural in everyday conversation but may need more context if the listener does not know who you mean.
Better ways to say it
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He's been missing for three days.
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He hasn't been around for three days.
3
He's been gone for three days.
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