English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "mine's been acting up lately" Mean?
Learn what "mine's been acting up lately" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Mine's been acting up lately.
It means something owned by the speaker has been malfunctioning or not working properly.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person says their own device or system has been malfunctioning lately.
Usage Scenario
Use this for everyday problems with phones, computers, cars, or other devices. It is casual and common in spoken English.
Better ways to say it
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Mine's been acting up lately.
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It's been acting up lately.
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My phone has been acting up lately.
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