English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "emily you can't let work control your life" Mean?
Learn what "emily you can't let work control your life" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Emily, you can't let work control your life.
It means she is telling him to protect his personal life instead of letting work dominate everything.
From One Night Stand, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She is urging him to stop work from taking over his life.
Usage Scenario
Use this when giving someone advice about burnout or work-life balance. It can sound pushy if the person did not ask for advice.
Better ways to say it
1
You can't let work control your life.
2
Don't let work control your life.
3
Work shouldn't control your life.
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