English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been doing" Mean?
Learn what "i've been doing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I've been doing a lot of thinking about
It means the speaker has spent time seriously thinking about a situation or relationship.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is telling another person they have been reflecting deeply on everything.
Usage Scenario
Use this before giving an important opinion or decision. It often signals a serious conversation.
Better ways to say it
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I've been doing a lot of thinking about everything.
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I've been thinking a lot.
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I've been thinking about everything.
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