English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been fighting for my life" Mean?
Learn what "i've been fighting for my life" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Ha! I've been fighting for my
It means the speaker has been under extreme pressure, stress, or hardship.
From Under Her Control, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is emphasizing that they have been struggling or enduring a lot.
Usage Scenario
Use it figuratively to exaggerate how hard something has been. In literal situations, it refers to real danger.
Better ways to say it
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I've been fighting for my life.
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I've been through so much.
3
I've been struggling for a long time.
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