English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been anticipating this for a long time" Mean?
Learn what "i've been anticipating this for a long time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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English Comeback Phrases
I've been anticipating this for a long time.
This means the speaker has been expecting or waiting for this moment for a long time.
From Lost And Found, Episode 60
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they have been looking forward to this moment for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use it to sound dramatic or excited about an event you expected. It can also sound ominous in conflict scenes.
Better ways to say it
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I've been anticipating this for a long time.
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I've been waiting for this for a long time.
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I've been looking forward to this for a long time.
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