English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you've been looking" Mean?

Learn what "you've been looking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Beginner
Neutral
Explain

You've been looking at it for a long time.

This means the speaker is commenting that someone has been focused on something for a long time.

From She Is Mine, Episode 9

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker notices someone has been staring at something for a long time.

Usage Scenario

Use this as a simple observation when you notice someone staring at an object or photo. It is neutral and natural.

Better ways to say it

1
You've been looking at it for a long time.
2
You've been staring at it for a while.
3
You've been looking at that for a while.

How to learn English with ReelFluent

1
Discover

Scenes unlock real expressions as you watch

2
Understand

Tap to translate or use dual subtitles

3
Use

Practice immediately with AI Characters

4
Retain

Reinforce with quick quizzes and repetition

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.