Meaning of the word "constant occupation prevents temptation" in English
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constant occupation prevents temptation
US /ˈkɑːn.stənt ˌɑː.kjəˈpeɪ.ʃən prɪˈvents tempˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈkɒn.stənt ˌɒk.juˈpeɪ.ʃən prɪˈvents tempˈteɪ.ʃən/
Idiom
the idea that staying busy with work or activities keeps a person from being tempted to do something wrong or harmful
Example:
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He started gardening every day because he believed that constant occupation prevents temptation.
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Keep the children busy with sports; after all, constant occupation prevents temptation.
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