how have things been?

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: how has life been going?.

Example

How have things been since you moved?

How has life been going since you moved?

Practice tips

• Practice how have things been? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English expression is for native-level learners.

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