What Does "we've been doing this for a while now" Mean?
Learn what "we've been doing this for a while now" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
We've been doing this for a while now.
This means the speaker is pointing out that something has been happening repeatedly or for a long time.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone refers to an ongoing situation or arrangement that has been going on for some time.
Usage Scenario
Use it to describe an ongoing habit, arrangement, or relationship pattern. It is neutral and works best when the context is already clear.
Better ways to say it
We’ve been doing this for a while.
This has been going on for a while now.
We’ve been at this for some time.
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