English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's how they've been getting their money" Mean?
Learn what "that's how they've been getting their money" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That's how they've been getting their money.
It means the speaker is explaining the way someone or some group earns money.
From Under Her Control, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining the method behind how a group gets its money.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a source of income or funding in a simple way. It works in conversation, but may sound incomplete without more context.
Better ways to say it
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That's how they make their money.
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That's how they've been getting their money.
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That's where the money comes from.
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