I've been better

Posted by James Briggs July 17, 2005In reply to I've been better posted by Hong WK on July 17, 2005

What is the meaning of "I've been better"? It's commonly used after someone is injured etc.

name: Hong WK

It just means that the speaker is not feeling 100%. It's said when someone asks 'are you OK?'. The reply implies that they are not completely so; they could feel better.