English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been building this for decades" Mean?
Learn what "i've been building this for decades" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I've been building this for decades.
It means the speaker has invested a very long time and feels ownership or pride in what was created.
From Love Me Or I Die, Episode 53
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone emphasizes that they have spent decades building something important.
Usage Scenario
Use this when stressing how long you worked on something. It fits work or legacy discussions and sounds weighty.
Better ways to say it
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I’ve been building this for decades.
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I built this over decades.
3
This took me decades to build.
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