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It's been so long we met vs It's been a long time since we met

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It's been so long we met' is a more casual and informal way of expressing that a lot of time has passed since the last meeting. On the other hand, 'It's been a long time since we met' is a more formal and standard way of conveying the same idea.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 85069 views

It's been so long we met

This phrase is correct but more informal and casual in nature.

This phrase is used in informal settings to express that a significant amount of time has passed since the last meeting.
  • May 29, 2021 ... This is why today's episode is about right? It's been so long we met the swing.
  • "Oh Imran bhaijaan? It's been so long we met him and their family right?" Mom said a pleasing smile decorating her face. My heart fluttered with anticipation as ...
  • It's been so long we met and it's been long I met Rinky too" Ayyan was quite excited but Rooh was quite irritated. I frowned at two different emotions but I ...
  • It's been so long, we met each other, remembering all the vacations we spent together in our childhood. Anyway, I'm writing to let you know that I'm ...
  • It's been so long we met or It's been a long time since we met? It's been a long time since I have been home. or I havent been home in a lon time ...
  • It's been so long,we met come on to my place,into my dream sequence. Nothing much to say just feel the fond in my way. It's been so long to get my feelings ...
  • Apr 7, 2021 ... It's been so long we met .. more. December 20, 2023 · jaindj_17's profile picture. jaindj_17. •.

Alternatives:

  • It's been such a long time since we met.
  • It's been ages since we met.
  • It's been forever since we met.
  • It's been a while since we met.

It's been a long time since we met

This phrase is correct and more formal in nature.

This phrase is used in formal settings to convey that a considerable period has passed since the last meeting.
  • Nov 4, 2022 ... In statement sentence form, this is "We haven't met in a long time." That means the same thing as "It's been a long time since we met." ...
  • Oct 25, 2020 ... meaning “It's been a long time since we met” or “It's been a long time since I last saw you”. “long time no see” is not grammatical but it is ...
  • Feb 23, 2009 ... We say "hace mucho que NO nos vemos", meaning "It's been a long time since we met". I live in Switzerland, in the French speaking region ...
  • Sep 28, 2019 ... It's a great feeling working out with someone who is as pasionate about training as me. It's been a long time since we met and started our journeys and he's ...
  • Oct 8, 2023 ... ... event. It's been a long time since we met ONCE in Osaka, and it was a happy time Thank you to all the ONCE who came despite the rain!
  • It's been a long time since we met our customers in person here in Singapore! Thank you for heading down to our office for the Single Cell Data Analysis...
  • Apr 22, 2020 ... 244 likes, 28 comments - tracenaija on April 22, 2020: "It's been a long time since we met - #TPlay @iamtplay steadily coming through with ...
  • Jun 22, 2024 ... It's been a long time since we met - Zira Is Back KingOf2010 on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/kingof2010/art/It-s-been-a-long-time ...
  • Jun 27, 2022 ... It's been a long time since we met, so even though it's a natural conference, it feels sad. Furthermore, I would like to thank the ...

Alternatives:

  • It's been quite a while since we met.
  • It's been a considerable amount of time since we met.
  • It's been a long while since we met.
  • It's been an extended period since we met.

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