English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "it's been a" in English
Learn useful ways to say "it's been a" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Complain
It's good, but it's been a bit hard to book work lately.
It means the speaker has been struggling to get jobs or assignments recently.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says work opportunities have been difficult to get recently.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a slow job period or trouble finding gigs. It sounds natural in entertainment and freelance contexts.
Better ways to say it
1
It's been a bit hard to book work lately.
2
It's been hard to find work lately.
3
Work has been slow lately.
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