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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.
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quality time together.
This means the speaker misses spending time together and thinks the relationship needs more attention.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 32
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they have not had enough time together in a while.
Usage Scenario
Use it in a relationship when gently saying you miss someone. It can sound needy if said with too much pressure.
Better ways to say it
1
It's been a while since we spent some quality time together.
2
We haven't spent quality time together in a while.
3
It's been a while since we were together.
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