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Ways to Say "honestly it's been" in English

Learn useful ways to say "honestly it's been" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

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Honestly, it's been such a long and mental day. I've lost my appetite

It means the speaker is saying the day has been exhausting and mentally draining.

From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 21

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone complains about having had an exhausting and stressful day.

Usage Scenario

Use this to vent about a hard day with friends or coworkers. It sounds natural in casual conversation, but the exact wording here is a little informal.

Better ways to say it

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Honestly, it's been such a long day.
2
I've had such a long day.
3
It's been a mentally exhausting day.

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