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Hello!Plase help me with the following sentences: Is it “to have the home and work on one's hands” or “to have a home and...” Can we say “to have pots of money” meaning “to have a lot of money”? ‘Burn-out’ is a recent plague which strikes the workplace claiming more and more victims among employees struggling to cope with rapid economic changes and increased competitiveness. (is “claiming” the right word there?) (it’s about employees’ attitude) If the pay rises and promotions aren't forthcoming, they feel more and more unmotivated, depressed and frustrated. (does it make sense? – I mean shouldn’t there be “if the pay drops” or sth?) However, current estimates suggest that about four per cent of the adult population experience a serious problem with gambling which usually results in significant debt, family crises, job loss, criminal activity, alcohol or drug abuse, stress, depression, changes in personality and even suicide. (shouldn’t it be “even a suicide” ?) Thank you.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

1. More context would be helpful, but this appears to be correct. This is a very strong statement, and the definite article is usually used in such a statement.

2. This would be a little unusual, but one might say "I have pots of money.", meaning I have a lot of money.

3. "Claiming" is the right word. This is the same usage as in the statement: Traffic accidents claim thousands of lives every year.

4. This could be right. If your pay increases and you have no chance of promotion, you might become dissatisfied.

5. "Even suicide" is correct. "Even a suicide" would not be correct.

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