さっきから

expression

since a little while ago; for some time now

Used when an action or state has been continuing from a recent point in the past up to the present. Often carries a nuance of mild impatience or noticing something that has been going on.

See also: さっき

• さっきからずっと待まっているんだけど、まだ来こない。

  I've been waiting for a while now, but they still haven't come.

• さっきから電でん話わが鳴なってるよ。

  The phone has been ringing for a while.