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Meaning of off the tools | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Working in a trade as a foreman, administrator, business owner, etc., rather than doing manual labour.

Examples

“BRICKLAYERS. MEETING, MONDAY NIGHT, 17th. Those working in the Trade⟳, and those in industry off the tools, are specially requested to attend⟳ re immediate work⟳ at the trade⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

off the top of one's head off the track off the wagon off the water wagon off time off to the races

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