English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "dad's partner back then is my boss" Mean?
Learn what "dad's partner back then is my boss" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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English Phrases for Work
Dad's partner back then is my boss. Why Dad
It means the speaker is describing a personal connection between family history and their current job.
From Collateral Hearts, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reveals that their father's former partner is now their boss.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining an unusual work connection or relationship. It is factual and not especially emotional.
Better ways to say it
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Dad's partner back then is my boss.
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My dad's partner is my boss.
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My boss was my dad's partner back then.
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