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It's been so long since we met vs It's been so long that we met

The phrase 'it's been so long since we met' is correct. This phrase is commonly used in English to express that a significant amount of time has passed since the last meeting. On the other hand, 'it's been so long that we met' is not a natural construction in English. The correct phrase uses 'since' to indicate the passage of time since the last meeting.
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It's been so long since we met

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that a significant amount of time has passed since the last meeting.

This phrase is used to convey the idea that a considerable period of time has elapsed since the last encounter with someone.
  • Jul 13, 2021 ... 47 likes, 3 comments - ohboyitsjessica on July 13, 2021: "[05] It's been so long since we met in elementary school / middle school.
  • Oct 11, 2017 ... Instagram has a way of helping us feel connected to all these adventure families and not realizing it's been SO LONG since we met up in person.
  • It's been so long since we met but nothing changed. That's wat u cal as FRIENDS ...
  • Nov 26, 2021 ... It's been so long since we met that I can no longer remember who connected us. Krishna is a soul sibling for me. We've never lived in the ...
  • Mar 19, 2021 ... It's been so long since we met in Boston. Looking forward to learn again from you with your book - you've been an inspiration for me as an ...
  • "But it's been so long since we met, can't you stay the night, please. " "As he will even allow me, I need to go. " He said, almost at the door. "I will ...
  • It's been so long since we met, but, I'm dying in my head. You make me understand, how horrible I am. And it's wonderful, you make me go insane.
  • Then they hug Stacy as well when Mady and Iris hug Ryan. "It's been so long since we met you!", Ethan smiled happily. "Yeah indeed. It's so good to see you ...
  • I'll Change Lyrics: Today i woke up in California / And i don't know why I'm thinkin of ya / It's been so long since we met / But when it's summertime ...

It's been so long that we met

This phrase is not a common or natural construction in English. It does not convey the intended meaning of expressing the passage of time since the last meeting.

  • It's been so long since we met or It's been so long that we met? It's been a long time since we first meet or It's been a long time since we met for the ...

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