English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you've been distracted recently" Mean?
Learn what "you've been distracted recently" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You've been distracted recently.
This means the speaker notices the other person has not been fully focused lately.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone points out that the other person has seemed distracted lately.
Usage Scenario
Use this to point out distracted behavior in a relationship, at work, or at school. It can sound like a warning or criticism depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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You've been distracted recently.
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You seem distracted lately.
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You've been out of it recently.
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