English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "the board has"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "the board has" with real scene examples.
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English Phrases for Work
board has been here for over an hour.
It means the group has already arrived and stayed for more than an hour.
From On One Condition, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reporting how long a group has been waiting in a work setting.
Usage Scenario
Use this to state a duration clearly in a meeting or office context. It is neutral and factual, but the specific wording is not very reusable as a standalone phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
They've been here for over an hour.
2
The board has been waiting here for more than an hour.
3
They've been here an hour already.
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