English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it has been" Mean?
Learn what "it has been" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It has been four days since he isn't waking up doctor.
It means the person has been unconscious or unresponsive for four days.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He is saying that another person has not woken up for four days.
Usage Scenario
Use this in medical or emergency contexts when describing someone who has not regained consciousness. The original wording is awkward, so learners should use a clearer form.
Better ways to say it
1
He hasn't woken up in four days.
2
It's been four days since he woke up.
3
He still hasn't woken up.
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