Collocation
How have you been keeping?
A friendly greeting asking someone about their health and general well-being, similar to 'How are you?' or 'How have you been doing?'. It's more common in British English.
Definition
'How have you been keeping?' is a common English collocation. A friendly greeting asking someone about their health and general well-being, similar to 'How are you?' or 'How have you been doing?'. It's more common in British English.
How have you been + keeping?
“It's been ages! How have you been keeping?”
Examples
- Long time no see, Sarah! How have you been keeping?
- It was lovely to run into you. How have you been keeping since we last met?
- I heard you had a bit of a cold last week. How have you been keeping?
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- Hello, Mr. Henderson, how have you been keeping? I hope everything is well.
- After your recent trip, how have you been keeping? Did you enjoy it?
- We haven't spoken in months! How have you been keeping, my dear friend?
- I saw your sister the other day, and she asked me, 'How have you been keeping?'
- It's always a pleasure to see you, Aunt Mary. How have you been keeping these days?
- Good morning! How have you been keeping since the last community meeting?
- I just got back from vacation. How have you been keeping while I was away?
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