Is this sentence grammatically correct
"He picked up an injury, but he didn't go to the doctor."
In case, the sentence is correct, does 'pick up an injury' mean the same as 'sustained an injury?
If so, which is considered more formal?
Thank you.
picked up7sustained
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Re: picked up7sustained
'Pick up' is not used in this way.
'Sustained' is the correct word.
'Sustained' is the correct word.