English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i haven't seen you in what ten years" Mean?

Learn what "i haven't seen you in what ten years" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Beginner
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Soft
Small Talk

Oh goodness, I haven't

It means the speaker has not seen the other person for a very long time.

From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 5

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is reacting to seeing a person after a very long time.

Usage Scenario

Use this when greeting someone after years apart. It is friendly and very common, though the exact wording here is casual and emotional.

Better ways to say it

1
I haven't seen you in ten years
2
It's been ten years since I saw you
3
Long time no see

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