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Money can buy happiness

Money which is used to free up your time makes you happier than money which is spent on material things, such as shoes, Canadian scientists have reported.

Language challenge

Scientists have discovered that the old adage that money can’t buy you happiness may be incorrect. Which of these is NOT a synonym for adage?

a) proverb
b) catchphrase
c) saying

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The story

The old adage that money can’t buy you happiness has been put to the test by scientists in Canada.

They discovered that when you use money to free up time, by paying somebody to do your chores for example, you’re more likely to feel happy than if you spend it on material goods.

Key words and phrases

chores
boring but necessary tasks

underrated
not given the high level of approval it deserves

outsourcing
paying someone else to do your tasks for you

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Language challenge - answer

b) catchphrase

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