Tag: the rat race
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Spice things up
Phrase: Spice things up You must have noticed that from time to time, life has become a little boring. On days when you feel you’re just another rodent in the rat race or staying in bed really wouldn’t change much, you realize you have to spice things up. To spice things up is to add…
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Settle for less
Phrase: Settle for less In today’s world, getting caught up in the rat race and feeling like you have to settle for less than you deserve is easy. You may be tempted to take a job you’re not passionate about or stay in a relationship that isn’t fulfilling. But settling for less can lessen your…
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How the other half lives
Phrase: How the other half lives What would you do if you won a tremendous amount of money? I ask this question in all seriousness; please give it some thought. Would you pay off all your outstanding bills, move to an upscale neighbourhood, start eating at expensive restaurants with at least two Michelin stars, make…
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Lift your spirits
Phrase: Lift your spirits Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to make an announcement. Today is Sunday! If that doesn’t lift your spirits, I don’t know what will. Something that lifts your spirits causes you to become more cheerful or happy. Isn’t it strange that the best day of the week comes right before the worst…
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The rat race
WotD: The rat race Well, hello to you. I’m glad you’ve taken some time to escape the rat race and spend a few peaceful moments reading my post. Even if you’re unaware of what the rat race means, I can tell you that you are in it. Oh yes, you are. The rat race is the quest for power and…
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Free-range
Word of the Day: Free-range Free range describes animals allowed to roam in a vast, open space and not confined in a small cage. You’ll often see this in grocery stores where you can buy free-range eggs and chicken. If you see free-range written on a package, it will usually mean that the food is…
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Marry money
English Idiom: Marry money Spring is the time for new beginnings and new love. To stay in tune with yesterday’s idiom in the money, we will look at marry money today. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Of course, people do not marry money itself; they marry a person with a lot of cash. I suppose…
