urban jungle
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In Canadian and American English, this idiom typically refers to:
life in a big city, where there are many buildings like skyscrapers, much competition in business, lots of loud noise, pollution, crime, heavy traffic, etc.
NOTE
Depending on context, this idiom may have a negative connotation.
EXAMPLES
“Oh, my friend and her husband moved last year. They couldn’t take it anymore. The urban jungle is simply not their scene. They prefer the laid-back nature of rural living, where there is lots of fresh air, little noise, and no need to constantly be in a rush.”
“Moving to Vancouver from the prairies was an exciting experience! To go from a mid-sized city to an urban jungle, full of new job opportunities, more diverse shopping, and fancier cafés and restaurants, was a huge–but welcome–culture shock!”
What do you prefer: life in the urban jungle or small town living? Why is this your preference? Let me know by practicing your English in the comments below.
