What Does "he served dad since we were teenagers" Mean?
Learn what "he served dad since we were teenagers" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
David will be remembered. He served dad since we were teenagers.
It means the man has been working for the father for a very long time, since the speakers were teenagers.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that a man has worked for the father since they were young.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a long-term job or service relationship. It is descriptive rather than conversationally common, so it is less useful as a standalone phrase.
Better ways to say it
He’s served my dad since we were teenagers.
He’s worked for my dad since we were teens.
He has been with my dad since we were teenagers.
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