English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "i've been trying" in English
Learn useful ways to say "i've been trying" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Complain
trying to land that
It means the speaker has been working for a very long time to get a client or deal.
From The Crown, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they have spent ten years trying to win a business account.
Usage Scenario
Use this to emphasize long effort in business or work talk. It is natural in a professional context, but not a common standalone phrase learners search for.
Better ways to say it
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I've been trying to land that account for 10 years.
2
I've been trying for that account for years.
3
It took me 10 years to try to land that account.
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