English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you've been at this for days alex" Mean?

Learn what "you've been at this for days alex" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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You've been at this for

It means the person has been doing something repeatedly for a long time, and the speaker is annoyed by it.

From Tangled In Desire, Episode 30

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is being criticized for continuing the same behavior for several days.

Usage Scenario

Use this to point out a repeated action during a disagreement. It sounds critical, so it fits conflict more than polite conversation.

Better ways to say it

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You've been at this for days.
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This has been going on for days.
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You've been doing this for days.

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