What Does "mary's been working diligently here for months" Mean?
Learn what "mary's been working diligently here for months" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
But Mary's been working diligently here for months. Why
This means the speaker is describing someone's long-term hard work in a formal way.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone states that another person has been working hard for months.
Usage Scenario
Use it in workplace or formal speech when praising effort or giving background. The word diligently sounds a bit formal, so it is less common in casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
She's been working diligently here for months.
She has worked diligently here for months.
She's been working hard here for months.
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