English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i pretty much own the company" Mean?
Learn what "i pretty much own the company" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
I pretty much own the company.
It means the speaker has a very high level of control or ownership in the company.
From The Crown, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone claims they effectively control the company.
Usage Scenario
Use this in informal business talk when describing authority or ownership. It sounds blunt and somewhat boastful.
Better ways to say it
1
I pretty much own the company.
2
I basically own the company.
3
I practically own the company.
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