English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "i've been holding" in English
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I've been holding on to my rage for the past 20 years.
It means the speaker has been angry for a very long time and has not let it go.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying they have carried rage inside them for a very long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this for intense emotional storytelling or revenge talk. It sounds dramatic and heavy, so it is not casual everyday English.
Better ways to say it
1
I've been holding on to my rage for the past 20 years.
2
I've carried that rage for years.
3
I've been angry for a long time.
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