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Mashmellow Posted 19 years ago
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the house that i built

"the house that i built" does this expression has any referal meaning other than its literal meaning? can it refer to that "someone i help to grow up to a star" or something silmilar that related to a person? thank you!
  

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Hi, "the house that i built" does this expression has any referal meaning other than its literal meaning? can it refer to that "someone i help to grow up to a star" or something silmilar that related to a person? Many, many expressions can be used figuratively in a suitable context.

  • Hi, "the house that i built" does this expression has any referal meaning other than its literal meaning?
  • can it refer to that "someone i help to grow up to a star" or something silmilar that related to a person?
  • Many, many expressions can be used figuratively in a suitable context.
  • However, it sounds odd to try to relate this phrase to a person.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

"the house that i built" does this expression has any referal meaning other than its literal meaning? can it refer to that "someone i help to grow up to a star" or something silmilar that related to a person?

Many, many expressions can be used figuratively in a suitable context. However, it sounds odd to try to relate this phrase to a person.

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