English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "things haven't been" Mean?
Learn what "things haven't been" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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as what they used to be.
It means a relationship, situation, or feeling has changed and no longer feels like it did before.
From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says the situation has changed compared with the past.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about change in relationships or circumstances. The sentence is understandable but a bit long for a phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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Things haven't been the same lately.
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It's not the same as before.
3
Things have changed.
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