English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "my husband built" Mean?
Learn what "my husband built" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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English Phrases for Work
and I had to earn my place at its helm,
It means the company was created and developed entirely from the beginning.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone states that their husband founded the company from nothing.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a business started by one person or built through hard work. It is common and useful in business English.
Better ways to say it
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He built this company from the ground up.
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My husband built it from the ground up.
3
He started this company from scratch.
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