Ways to Say "i've been keeping" in English
Learn useful ways to say "i've been keeping" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
I've been keeping everything afloat
It means the speaker has been doing the hard work of maintaining things alone and feels unfairly burdened.
From Blood Contract, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker complains that they have been holding everything together while the other person was away.
Usage Scenario
Use this when complaining about carrying all the responsibility while someone else is absent. It sounds natural in conflict or work situations, but not in very formal English.
Better ways to say it
I've been holding everything together while you were gone.
I've been keeping things running on my own.
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