English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "this company used to stand for something good" Mean?
Learn what "this company used to stand for something good" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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This company used to stand for something good,
It means the speaker thinks the company once had good values but has lost them.
From The Ceo, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker criticizes a company for no longer living up to its former values.
Usage Scenario
Use this when criticizing an organization for changing in a bad way. It can sound reflective and disappointed, not just angry.
Better ways to say it
1
This company used to stand for something good.
2
It used to mean something good.
3
The company had better values before.
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