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slavery
/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
This word is typically used as an uncountable noun, meaning you do not usually say "slaverys." When referring to the historical system of owning people, it is a formal and serious term. In a figurative sense, it describes being trapped by a habit or addiction. In these cases, it emphasizes a lack of freedom or control over one's own life.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is pretending to be in a 'deep dive' strategy session while actually browsing social media.
David
Just grinding through these spreadsheets. Total corporate slavery, honestly.
Victoria
Cut the melodrama and just send the report by 5.
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David uses 'corporate slavery' as a hyperbolic idiom to complain about mundane work, reflecting his tendency to over-dramatize. Victoria immediately shuts down his attempt at bonding/complaining with a cold, result-oriented command, highlighting their power dynamic.