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English / proverb

All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Without leisure and recreation, a person becomes bored, uninspired, and unproductive.

In context

01

To maintain creative agility, take regular vacations; remember that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

02

While adapting to intense deadlines, she insisted on weekend breaks because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Synonyms

balance is essential,rest refreshes the mind,work-life balance

Antonyms

constant grind,workaholism,unrelenting labor

Collocations

remind yourself that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,true that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,counter burnout with all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

Sources

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