where have you been

idiom
UK: /weər hæv juː biːn/
US: /wer hæv juː bɪn/

  1. Used to ask someone where they were recently, especially if they were expected to be somewhere else.

    1. I was so worried! Where have you been all this time? [ ] [ ]
    2. The boss is furious; where have you been when we needed your help with the project? [ ] [ ]

  2. An expression of concern or annoyance at someone's absence or late arrival.

    1. Oh, there you are! Where have you been, I've been waiting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Where have you been? The show already started without you because you were late. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "where have you been" in English means: Used to ask someone where they were recently, especially if they were expected to be somewhere else., An expression of concern or annoyance at someone's absence or late arrival..

The phonetic transcription of "where have you been" is /weər hæv juː biːn/ in British English and /wer hæv juː bɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "where have you been": "I was so worried! Where have you been all this time?". More examples on the page.