... be it work ...

[Odessa Dawn]

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If we find that we spend a disproportionate amount of time talking about a particular pursuit, be it work, golf, food or alcohol, it is a sign that we are beginning to turn this pastime into a vice. Rather than controlling it, it is beginning to take hold of us.

More: Marrying Task to Purpose - Inner Stream - Parsha

What does "be it work" mean?

 

[Barb_D]

Whether it is work, or ...

 

[HanibalII]

Whether is it work, or ...

Shouldn't that be 'Whether it is'?



Also Odessa, you can also use 'such as' or 'for example'.

 

[5jj]

Shouldn't that be 'Whether it is'?

Either that or 'whether it be'.

 

[BobK]

Either that or 'whether it be'.

Especially useful for confusing foreigners and giving an often false impression of education. '"Be it" "Schme it"';-)

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[Barb_D]

Shouldn't that be 'Whether it is'?

Yes - typing on the phone at midnight. I have fixed it. Thanks for pointing it out so others weren't confused.