Collocation
How have you been?
A common greeting used to ask someone about their well-being and what they have been doing since the last time you met or spoke.
Definition
'How have you been?' is a common English collocation. A common greeting used to ask someone about their well-being and what they have been doing since the last time you met or spoke.
fixed phrase
“How have you been? I haven't seen you in ages!”
Examples
- Hello, Tom! Long time no see. How have you been?
- It's great to finally catch up. How have you been since we last spoke?
- I heard you had a busy month. How have you been handling everything?
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- After your trip, I was wondering, how have you been enjoying your time back home?
- It's wonderful to see you again. Seriously, how have you been?
- I saw your social media updates. How have you been since the big move?
- Tell me all about it. How have you been doing with your new project?
- I hope you're feeling better. How have you been since your recovery?
- Wow, look at you! How have you been keeping so fit?
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