English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i've been ignoring" Mean?

Learn what "i've been ignoring" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I've been ignoring Jack's calls,

It means the speaker has been avoiding contact, but the other person has now reached out in a different way.

From The Black Thrones, Episode 47

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says they have been avoiding Jack's calls but he has now texted them.

Usage Scenario

Use this to describe someone avoiding calls or messages. The line is conversational but too specific for a focused phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
I've been ignoring Jack's calls.
2
He just texted me.
3
I've been avoiding his calls.

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