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Ways to Say "it's been a" in English
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It's been a while since we have a proper family dinner.
It means the family has not gathered in a normal, meaningful way recently.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker comments that the family has not had a proper dinner together for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to point out that a family gathering has been missing for some time. It is polite and natural in family conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
It's been a while since we had a proper family dinner.
2
We haven't had a real family dinner in ages.
3
It's been too long since our last proper dinner.
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