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Ways to Say "i have been" in English

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Complain

I have been dealing with people like him all my life

It means the speaker is tired of dealing with a certain type of person and feels experienced with them.

From Duty Or Desire, Episode 56

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is saying they have spent their whole life dealing with people like him.

Usage Scenario

Use this to complain about repeated behavior or difficult personalities. It can sound harsh or judgmental in casual conversation.

Better ways to say it

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I've been dealing with people like him all my life.
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I have dealt with people like him all my life.
3
I've seen people like him before.

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