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income
/ˈɪnˌkʌm/
Income can be used as both a countable and an uncountable noun, depending on whether you are talking about the general concept of money coming in or specific types of income. It is most commonly used in formal contexts like banking, taxes, and employment discussions. When referring to money earned from a job, 'salary' or 'wages' are more specific terms.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is texting Brian from his office during a slow period.
David Smith
Thinking of pivoting to consulting. Need more passive income to scale my lifestyle.
Brian
Just stop buying fancy watches and you'll be golden.
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David uses corporate buzzwords like 'pivoting' and 'scale' to describe his personal finances. Brian responds with a blunt, grumpy tone using the idiom 'you'll be golden', meaning he will be in a good position or successful.