English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been knocking for ages" Mean?
Learn what "i've been knocking for ages" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Complain
ages. Your TV was so loud.
It means the speaker has been waiting or knocking for a long time and is annoyed about it.
From The Black Thrones, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that they have been waiting for a long time at the door.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to express that someone is taking too long to answer. It can sound impatient, but it is very natural.
Better ways to say it
1
I've been knocking for ages.
2
I've been waiting for ages.
3
I've been here forever.
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