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.
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I've been trying to get a hold to you all night.
This means the speaker has been repeatedly trying to contact someone without success.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they spent the whole night trying to reach someone.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are frustrated that someone has not answered calls or messages. It sounds urgent and slightly annoyed.
Better ways to say it
1
I've been trying to get a hold of you all night
2
I've been trying to reach you all night
3
I've been calling you all night
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