D dorax Member Joined Nov 27, 2017 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Greek Home Country Greece Current Location Greece Dec 2, 2017 #1 “It might take some time, but I’m sure you’ll achieve/manage to find a better job.” Are the two word choices correct?
“It might take some time, but I’m sure you’ll achieve/manage to find a better job.” Are the two word choices correct?
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Dec 2, 2017 #2 No. Only 'manage' works in that sentence.
D dorax Member Thread starter Joined Nov 27, 2017 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Greek Home Country Greece Current Location Greece Dec 2, 2017 #3 Is there any explanation why achieve isn't a good choice or it's just due to the context?
G GoesStation No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Dec 22, 2015 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Dec 2, 2017 #4 You achieve a state of being, like employment (though it would not be natural to say "achieve better employment").
You achieve a state of being, like employment (though it would not be natural to say "achieve better employment").
