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What Does "so how long this has been going on" Mean?
Learn what "so how long this has been going on" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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So how long this has been going on?
It is a question asking for the length of time something has been happening.
From On One Condition, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks how long the situation has been going on.
Usage Scenario
Use this to ask about the duration of a problem, secret, or ongoing situation. It sounds natural in serious conversations and arguments.
Better ways to say it
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How long has this been going on?
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How long has it been happening?
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