Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

It's been a while, hasn't it?

B2

Meaning

Acknowledging a lapse in time since last meeting.

Example sentences

John: 'It's been a while, hasn't it?'

Alice: 'Yes, it has! How have you been?'

John: 'Yes, it certainly has. What have you been up to?'

Alice: 'It's been a while, hasn't it?'