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Collocation

How long have you been doing that?

interrogative + adverb + present perfect continuous B1 interrogative + adverb + present perfect continuous

Used to inquire about the duration of an ongoing activity or a state that has been continuous.

How long have you been doing that?: Used to inquire about the duration of an ongoing activity or a state that has been conti…

Definition

'How long have you been doing that?' is a common English collocation. Used to inquire about the duration of an ongoing activity or a state that has been continuous.

How + [target_word] + have you been doing that?

“How long have you been doing that?”

Examples

  • She asked her neighbor, 'How long have you been doing that fascinating garden project?'
  • The manager inquired, 'How long have you been doing that kind of work for the company?'
  • Curiously, he wondered, 'How long have you been doing that intricate embroidery?'
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  • I need to know, 'How long have you been doing that specific research?' before I can assign new tasks.
  • A bystander asked the artist, 'How long have you been doing that amazing street art?'
  • During the interview, the panel member questioned, 'How long have you been doing that volunteer work?'
  • To better understand her commitment, he asked, 'How long have you been doing that intensive training?'
  • The teacher smiled and asked the student, 'How long have you been doing that fantastic animation?'
  • My friend observed my progress and asked, 'Wow, how long have you been doing that difficult puzzle?'
  • Seeing her talent, I had to ask, 'How long have you been doing that beautiful calligraphy?'

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