English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it always has been the gambino drug lord" Mean?
Learn what "it always has been the gambino drug lord" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It always has been the Gambino drug lord!
It means the speaker believes one person has been responsible the whole time.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone identifies the real culprit and emphasizes that it has always been that person.
Usage Scenario
Use this when accusing someone or revealing the true person behind a problem. It sounds dramatic and is not neutral everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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It always has been the Gambino drug lord!
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It was always him!
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He was behind it all along.
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