English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't you have an empire to rebuild" Mean?
Learn what "don't you have an empire to rebuild" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't you have an empire to rebuild?
This is a sarcastic way to tell someone to mind their own business or get back to work.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is taunting someone with a sarcastic question about their responsibilities.
Usage Scenario
Use it only in sharp banter or a fight. It sounds mocking and rude, so it is not appropriate in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
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don't you have an empire to rebuild?
2
shouldn't you be rebuilding your empire?
3
don't you have better things to do?
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