English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "it's been really" in English
Learn useful ways to say "it's been really" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Complain
and, you know, it's been really, really difficult lately
This means it has been hard to get a response after applying or auditioning.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 2
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker complains that getting a callback has been hard recently.
Usage Scenario
Use it when talking about job applications, auditions, or other situations where you wait for a reply. It sounds natural and slightly frustrated.
Better ways to say it
1
It's been hard to get a call back.
2
I've had trouble getting a callback lately.
3
I can't seem to get a response.
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