It's been a long time since we first meet vs It's been a long time since we met for the first time

Both phrases have some issues. The first phrase should use 'met' instead of 'meet' to match the past tense of 'been.' The second phrase is unnecessarily wordy and can be simplified. A better option would be 'It's been a long time since we first met.'

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 5247 views

It's been a long time since we first meet

This phrase is incorrect. 'Meet' should be changed to 'met' to match the past tense of 'been.'

The correct form should be 'It's been a long time since we first met.'

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's been a long time.
It's been a long time since we've napped together.
It's been a long time since we've drunk together like this.
It's been a long time since we've heard from the boy.
It's been a long time since we've been able to study specimens of such extraordinary clinical interest.
It's been a long time since we received any messages.
Welcome to my house, my dear Baron. It's been a long time since we've met.
It's been a long time since we've heard from the boy.
Well, it's been a long time since we've had a proper conversation.
It's been a long time since we met one of us that actually wanted to hang out with.
It's been a long time since we were this close.
Listen, man, it's been a long time since we had this kind of weight in our backyard, brother.
It's been a long time since we've had it here.
It's been a long time since we had a moment alone.
Well, it's been a long time since we've seen you, Bendrix.
It's been a long time since we shared one of these.
It's been a long time since we got together and didn't end up fighting.
After all, it's been a long time since we've had a guest.
It's really been a long time since we've known about fusion.
Please forgive my appearance, it's been a long time since we had any company.

Alternatives:

It's been a long time since we first met.

It's been a long time since we met for the first time

This phrase is unnecessarily wordy. It can be simplified for better clarity.

A better option would be 'It's been a long time since we first met.'

Show examples from the web [+]

It's been a long time since we met one of us that actually wanted to hang out with.
Welcome to my house, my dear Baron. It's been a long time since we've met.
It's been a long time since we all met as kids.
It's been a long time since I've met someone with a chauffeur.
It's been a long time since we've met a couple where we like both the husband and the wife.
Even though it's been a long time since we last met here in Italy and we miss you, we always follow and support you.
It has really been a long time since I met him... Today.
It's been a long time since we last met.
Fitz, it's been a long time since I met a woman that I really like, okay?
's been a long time.
It's been a long time since we've napped together.
It's been a long time since we've drunk together like this.
It's been a long time since we've heard from the boy.
It's been a long time since we've been able to study specimens of such extraordinary clinical interest.
It's been a long time since we received any messages.
It's been a long time since we've heard from the boy.
Well, it's been a long time since we've had a proper conversation.
It's been a long time since we were this close.
Listen, man, it's been a long time since we had this kind of weight in our backyard, brother.
It's been a long time since we've had it here.

Alternatives:

It's been a long time since we first met.

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It's been a long time since we first meet vs It's been a long time since we met for the first time