tools of the trade
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The program builds on the tenacity and hustle they honed in overcoming hardship to teach them the tools of the trade as well as habits like being on time.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023
For the “deliveristas” who carry restaurant takeout orders, the bikes are crucial tools of the trade.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022
The tools of the trade remain fairly simple.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2022
While there are some savvy tools of the trade, we have yet to develop X-ray vision, and that means unexpected conditions sometimes are revealed during demolition or while the work is being done.
From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2022
More about the "tools of the trade" later, though.
From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim