Meaning of the word "it is not work that kills, but worry" in English
What does "it is not work that kills, but worry" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is not work that kills, but worry
US /ɪt ɪz nɑːt wɜːrk ðæt kɪlz, bʌt ˈwɜːr.i/
UK /ɪt ɪz nɒt wɜːk ðæt kɪlz, bʌt ˈwʌr.i/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that the physical or mental effort of work is less harmful than the emotional stress and anxiety caused by worrying
Example:
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Try to relax and stop overthinking; remember, it is not work that kills, but worry.
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He looks exhausted from stress, proving that it is not work that kills, but worry.