Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

It's been a while, hasn't it?

B2

Meaning

Acknowledging a lapse in time since last meeting.

Examples

  • John: '<b>It's been a while, hasn't it?</b>'
  • Alice: 'Yes, it has! How have you been?'
  • John: 'Yes, it certainly has. What have you been up to?'
  • Alice: '<b>It's been a while, hasn't it?</b>'
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