English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "i've been thinking" in English
Learn useful ways to say "i've been thinking" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Intermediate
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Harsh
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I've been thinking about revenge for the last 20 years.
It means the speaker has been holding onto revenge plans for a very long time.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they have been planning revenge for decades.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a dramatic threat or revenge storyline. It sounds dark and threatening in real conversation.
Better ways to say it
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I've been thinking about revenge for the last 20 years.
2
I've been planning revenge for 20 years.
3
Revenge has been on my mind for 20 years.
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