What Does "was the rich" Mean?
Learn what "was the rich" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Well, I was a nerd. I was the rich
It means the speaker is saying they used to be wealthy and inexperienced at enjoying life.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is describing themselves in a self-critical or reflective way.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a reflective story about your past. It is too specific for most everyday conversations and sounds a bit literary.
Better ways to say it
I was the rich boy who didn’t know how to have fun.
I didn’t know how to have fun back then.
I was wealthy, but I had no idea how to enjoy life.
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