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Meaning of on the tools | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Doing manual labour as a tradesperson, as opposed to being a foreman, business owner, etc., in the industry.

Examples

“The successful applicant will not be afraid to work⟳ with the men "on the tools", so that he knows them, can motivate⟳ them, and lead⟳ them by example.”

CEFR level

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

on the toss of a coin on the town on the trot on the turf on the turn on the turps

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