What Does "how long have" Mean?
Learn what "how long have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
How long have you been
This is an angry confrontation asking how long an affair has been going on.
From On One Condition, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A man angrily confronts someone he believes has been sleeping with his wife.
Usage Scenario
Use only in a very serious relationship conflict when accusing someone of cheating. It is extremely rude and confrontational, and not appropriate in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
How long have you been sleeping with my wife?
Have you been sleeping with my wife?
How long has this been going on?
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