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The plan's always been

🇬🇧 UK //ðə plænz ˈɔːlweɪz bɪn// 🇺🇸 US //ðə plænz ˈɔːlweɪz bɪn//

Meaning of The plan's always been

A statement indicating a long-term commitment to a specific plan.

In simple words: The plan has always been this way.

The plan's always been in a sentence

• The plan's always been to expand our services next year.
• Despite changes, the plan's always been about reaching our goals.
• The project is delayed, but the plan's always been to deliver by December.
• For years, the plan's always been to promote sustainability in our practices.
• Even through challenges, the plan's always been clear to all team members.

How to use The plan's always been

Use this phrase to refer to a long-standing intention or strategy. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of a roadmap; it shows the plan that has always been there.

Related words

Collocations with The plan's always been

• the plan's always been clear
• the plan's always been simple
• the plan's always been agreed
• the plan's always been flexible

Synonyms for The plan's always been

• The strategy has always been
• The approach has consistently been
• The intention has always been

Common mistakes with The plan's always been

• Omitting 'the plan' and saying just 'always been'.
• Incorrectly using 'is' instead of 'has' in this phrase.
• Adding unnecessary words that change the meaning.

Frequently asked questions about The plan's always been

What does The plan's always been mean?

The plan has always been this way.

What is the definition of The plan's always been?

A statement indicating a long-term commitment to a specific plan.

How do you use The plan's always been in a sentence?

The plan's always been to expand our services next year.

Can you give another example of The plan's always been?

Despite changes, the plan's always been about reaching our goals.

What are synonyms for The plan's always been?

Common alternatives include The strategy has always been, The approach has consistently been, The intention has always been.

What words go with The plan's always been?

It commonly pairs with the plan's always been clear, the plan's always been simple, the plan's always been agreed, the plan's always been flexible.

What are common mistakes when using The plan's always been?

Omitting 'the plan' and saying just 'always been'. Incorrectly using 'is' instead of 'has' in this phrase. Adding unnecessary words that change the meaning.

How do you pronounce The plan's always been?

US: //ðə plænz ˈɔːlweɪz bɪn//, UK: //ðə plænz ˈɔːlweɪz bɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The plan's always been?

Use this phrase to refer to a long-standing intention or strategy. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts.