one's father was born before one

phrase

One was born into a privileged position; one inherited one's wealth and status.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. One was born into a privileged position; one inherited one's wealth and status.
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APA

one's father was born before one. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one's%20father%20was%20born%20before%20one

MLA

“one's father was born before one.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one's%20father%20was%20born%20before%20one. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “one's father was born before one,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one's%20father%20was%20born%20before%20one.

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