English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been running" Mean?
Learn what "i've been running" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I've been running from that night for all my life.
This means the speaker has spent a long time trying to avoid thinking about a traumatic night.
From She Is Mine, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they have been trying to escape a painful memory or event for years.
Usage Scenario
Use this in emotional storytelling or confession. It is not a normal everyday phrase and sounds heavy and personal.
Better ways to say it
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I've been running from that night all my life.
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I've been avoiding that night for my whole life.
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I've spent my whole life running from that night.
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