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what have you been up to? vs what are you been up to ?

The correct phrase is "What have you been up to?" The use of "have" in this context is correct, while the phrase "What are you been up to?" is incorrect due to the redundant use of "are" and "been."

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1094 views

what have you been up to?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone about their recent activities or what they have been doing. It is a casual way to inquire about someone's whereabouts or experiences.
  • Right, my lad, what have you been up to?
  • What have you been up to?
  • What have you been up to? I know the Bey.
  • And what have you been up to?
  • So, what have you been up to?
  • So what have you been up to?
  • "Exactly what have you been up to?"
  • So, what have you been up to?
  • So what have you been up to?
  • So... what have you been up to?
  • But what have you been up to?
  • So what have you been up to?
  • So, Cherie, what have you been up to?
  • So, daddy, what have you been up to?
  • So, actually, what have you been up to?
  • So... [sighs] what have you been up to?
  • So, Pritch, what have you been up to?
  • So what have you been up to? Stationery!
  • Mama, what have you been up to?
  • So, what have you been up to?

what are you been up to ?

This phrase is incorrect due to the redundant use of "are" and "been."

  • What have you been up to?
  • - What you been up to?
  • And what have you been up to?
  • So, what have you been up to?
  • - What have you been up to?
  • - What have you been up to?
  • What have you been up to?
  • So what have you been up to?
  • What have you been up to?
  • What have you been up to?
  • What have you been up to?
  • "Exactly what have you been up to?"
  • Honey, what you been up to?
  • What have you been up to?
  • So, what have you been up to?
  • - So, what've you been up to?
  • So what have you been up to?
  • So... what have you been up to?
  • What else you been up to?
  • What've you been up to?

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