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grief-hole vs grief hole

Both "grief-hole" and "grief hole" can be correct depending on the context. "Grief-hole" is used when referring to a specific type of hole related to grief, while "grief hole" is used when describing a hole associated with grief in a more general sense.

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grief-hole

This construction is correct when referring to a specific type of hole related to grief.

Use "grief-hole" when talking about a particular type of hole that is connected to grief or sorrow.

Examples:

  • She fell into a deep grief-hole after the loss of her beloved pet.
  • After 9/11, after all the grief and the big, empty hole in my heart that Jimmy left behind, you know, when he cheated on me and then he died.

Alternatives:

  • hole of grief
  • sorrow pit

grief hole

This construction is correct when describing a hole associated with grief in a general sense.

Use "grief hole" when talking about a hole that is connected to grief or sorrow without specifying a particular type.

Examples:

  • The garden seemed to be a bottomless grief hole after the tragic accident.
  • After 9/11, after all the grief and the big, empty hole in my heart that Jimmy left behind, you know, when he cheated on me and then he died.

Alternatives:

  • hole filled with grief
  • pit of sorrow

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