English phrase from drama scenes
Is "how long have" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "how long have" with real scene examples.
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Rude
Harsh
Accuse
behind my back?
It means the speaker is accusing two people of having an affair secretly.
From Good For Him, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone angrily asks how long two people have been cheating behind their back.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in a very tense relationship confrontation. It is highly accusatory and rude, so it is not appropriate in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
How long have you two been sleeping together behind my back?
2
How long has this been going on?
3
How long have you been cheating on me?
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