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I haven't hung out with him in a minute. vs I haven't hung out with him in a while.

Both phrases are correct and are commonly used in informal English to express that it's been a long time since the speaker last spent time with someone. The choice between 'in a minute' and 'in a while' depends on personal preference or regional dialect.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal English to indicate that it has been a while since the speaker last spent time with someone.

"I haven't hung out with him in a minute."

This phrase is a colloquial way of saying that a significant amount of time has passed since the speaker last saw or spent time with someone.

Examples:

  • I haven't seen my best friend in a minute.
  • We should catch up soon; I haven't talked to you in a minute.
  • It feels like I haven't been to the beach in a minute.
  • I haven't been to that restaurant in a minute.
  • She hasn't visited her family in a minute.

Alternatives:

  • I haven't hung out with him in a while.
  • I haven't seen him in ages.
  • It's been a long time since I hung out with him.
  • I haven't spent time with him in a long time.
  • I haven't chilled with him in a while.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal English to convey that it has been a considerable amount of time since the speaker last spent time with someone.

"I haven't hung out with him in a while."

This phrase is an informal way of expressing that a significant period has passed since the speaker last saw or spent time with someone.

Examples:

  • I haven't seen my cousin in a while.
  • Let's plan a get-together; I haven't hung out with you in a while.
  • It's been a while since I went hiking with him.
  • I haven't been to the movies in a while.
  • She hasn't called me in a while.
  • Apr 22, 2022 ... ... past couple of years. I haven't hung out with him in a while because he's so separated from reality. Upvote 10. Downvote Reply reply
  • Ross: We say we're friends, but I guess I haven't hung out with him in a while. Zach: You could call me anytime. (Jess and Zach pose in sync, one hand ...
  • I haven't hung out with him in a while but I really want to, I'm trying to get him to go riding with us again. Or at least go winching, because I know he's ...
  • Nov 3, 2024 ...I haven't hung out with him in a while, actually... Since I became a ranger and my job as student council leader, I've hardly had any time ...

Alternatives:

  • I haven't hung out with him in a minute.
  • I haven't seen him in ages.
  • It's been a long time since I hung out with him.
  • I haven't spent time with him in a long time.
  • I haven't chilled with him in a while.

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