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Sarunnio Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

It’s been a long time coming

By the sentence what doest it mean? and when to use?
Does it mean something has been in existence for a long period of time?
Any explanation would be really appreciated.
  

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It means that something has taken a long time to arrive, happen, etc. Often it's said of desirable things that you've had to wait for: "Today I finally got my pay rise. " "At last I'm getting some recognition for my work.

— Mr Wordy

  • It means that something has taken a long time to arrive, happen, etc.
  • Often it's said of desirable things that you've had to wait for: "Today I finally got my pay rise.
  • " "At last I'm getting some recognition for my work.
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It means that something has taken a long time to arrive, happen, etc. Often it's said of desirable things that you've had to wait for:

"Today I finally got my pay rise. It's been a long time coming!"

"At last I'm getting some recognition for my work. It's been a long time coming!"
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Arrhh, thanks!! that's all I need.
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