English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "something that's been" Mean?
Learn what "something that's been" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Something that's been on my mind for a while.
This means the speaker wants to bring up an issue they have been privately thinking about.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker introduces a topic they have been thinking about for a while.
Usage Scenario
Use it to start a serious conversation. It sounds natural, but it is not very specific on its own, so it usually needs more context.
Better ways to say it
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Something that's been on my mind for a while.
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It's been on my mind for a while.
3
I've been thinking about this for a while.
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