English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was planning it for a long time" Mean?
Learn what "i was planning it for a long time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I was planning it for a long time.
This means the speaker is admitting that the action was intentional and prepared over time.
From Faded Threads, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they had been planning something for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining a long-term plan or revealing prior intention. It is natural, but not especially search-specific.
Better ways to say it
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I was planning it for a long time.
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I had been planning it for a while.
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I've been planning it for a long time.
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