English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "where in the world have you been" Mean?
Learn what "where in the world have you been" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Where in the world have you been?
It means the speaker wants to know why the person has been gone or absent.
From Killer Romance, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking where another person has been in an emotional or urgent way.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone arrives late or disappears without explanation. It can sound angry or worried depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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Where in the world have you been?
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Where have you been?
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Where have you been all this time?
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