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My best friend has got a new job vs My best friend has got a new work

The sentence 'My best friend has got a new job' is correct, while 'My best friend has got a new work' is incorrect. In English, we use 'job' to refer to a position of employment, while 'work' is a more general term. Therefore, the correct choice is the first one.
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Last updated: September 24, 2024 • 16504 views

My best friend has got a new job

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform someone that your best friend has obtained a new position of employment.

Examples:

  • My best friend has got a new job at a tech company.
  • I'm so happy for my best friend; she has got a new job as a teacher.
  • Guess what? My best friend has got a new job in marketing!
  • My best friend has got a new job in finance, and she's really excited about it.
  • I just found out that my best friend has got a new job in the fashion industry.

My best friend has got a new work

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Work' is a more general term and does not convey the specific idea of a new job or position of employment.


Alternatives:

  • my best friend has got a new job
  • my best friend has started a new job
  • my best friend has landed a new job
  • my best friend has secured a new job
  • my best friend has found a new job

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