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The phrase "You've been told" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate that someone has received information or instructions, often implying that they should take it seriously.
Example: "You've been told to submit your report by Friday, so please make sure to meet the deadline."
Alternatives: "You've been informed" or "You've received the message."
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"You've been told not to fucking ask that - right?," he told the reporter.
You've been told all your life that you need to progress, but the credit crunch makes that impossible.
You've been told that nothing is sacred; that no state spending is safe from being cut or eroded through inflation.
"You've been told the whole time to 'Empty your mind!
You've been told to separate business and personal finances.
"You've been told to protect education, social services - what do you do?
"You've been told to ride one way for 25 years and overnight you have to change.
You've been told about that over and over (and over) again.
You've been told there's dangerous mold inside your showerhead.
You've been told ad nauseam the importance of daily exercise.
You've been told a thousand times not to buy bottled water.
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