Men in the UK are working fewer hours, while women are working more. Since the pandemic the average number of hours worked in the UK has dropped, especially in men. At the same time, the number of women working full time has increased, possibly due to more flexible working. Some experts believe the overall drop in working hours may be bad for the economy.
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Key words and phrases
🔎 pick up the slack – do work that someone else hasn’t done
• Tony left suddenly, we’re all going to have to pick up the slack.
• Sorry I had to leave early. Thanks for picking up the slack
🔎 drive the trend – make a pattern happen
• The hot weather has driven the trend for gourmet ice cream.
• Environmental concerns have driven the trend for plant-based food.
🔎 put in – spend
• If you put in the hours, you’ll get promoted.
• My aunt put a lot of money into my company.
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