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It was a while ago vs it's been a while

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It was a while ago' is used to refer to a past event that happened some time before the current moment. 'It's been a while' is used to indicate that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time something happened.

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It was a while ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a past event that occurred some time before the current moment.

This phrase is used to talk about something that happened in the past, emphasizing that it occurred some time ago.

Examples:

I can't believe we went on that trip. It was a while ago.
She mentioned the party, but it was a while ago, so I don't remember much about it.

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Dec 21, 2013 ... SwissPete Senior Member. 94044 USA. Français (CH), AE (California). I've been there a few times before, but it was a while ago. :tick:.
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Alternatives:

It happened some time back
It occurred a while back

it's been a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time something happened.

This phrase is used to express that a considerable period has elapsed since a particular event or action took place.

Examples:

I haven't seen her in a long time. It's been a while since we last met.
It's been a while since I visited that place. I should go back sometime.

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Jack, it's been a while.
Well, it's been a while, Cambridge.
Comrade Yeom Dong Ha, it's been a while.
Sorry it's been a while.
Well, it's been a while.
Well, it's been a while, mind.
Abby, it's been a while.
Andrew Diggle, it's been a while.
Ryo... it's been a while.
I remember why it's been a while.
Sarah, it's been a while.
Ramse, it's been a while.
I understand that it's been a while.
I'm not really sure, it's been a while.
Look, it's been a while since the Hood broke anyone's neck.
Well, it's been a while, actually.
Ari, it's been a while since you've been with another woman.
Frankly, it's been a while.
Look, it's been a while since Ted really liked someone.
But it's been a while now.

Alternatives:

It's been some time
It's been quite a bit

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