English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "when we went" Mean?
Learn what "when we went" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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And when we went public overnight, I became a billionaire.
It means the company or relationship became public, and that change led to huge financial success.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker describes becoming very rich after going public.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a business or public reveal that changed your status. It is highly context-dependent and not a common learner phrase.
Better ways to say it
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When we went public overnight, I became a billionaire.
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We went public overnight.
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I became a billionaire after we went public.
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