Monday, November 27, 2023

Idiom

What is the meaning of the highlighted words in the sentence below?

My uncle says that success in the rat race can make you rich, but it can also turn you into a self-centred and shallow person.




3 comments:

  1. Could it be something related with the job or the life itselt? I mean, the way that people agressively compete with each other to be succesfull, thence, the uncle's advice. You should prioritize other things instead of thinking about your own success.

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    1. You're right, Carlos. That's the meaning of 'the rat race' and it's often used to describe competition in the workplace.
      Remember to spell successful with only one l at the end.
      Thanks for your comment.

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