English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "i've been trying"
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solid case against him for years now.
It means the speaker has been collecting proof or evidence against someone for a long time.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they have been building a case against him for years.
Usage Scenario
Use this in legal, detective, or serious accusation contexts. It sounds formal and is not a casual phrase.
Better ways to say it
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I’ve been trying to build a solid case against him for years now.
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I’ve been building a case against him for years.
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I’ve been collecting evidence against him for years.
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