tools of the trade
Example Sentences
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The tools of the trade used to be typewriters and telexes, but the thrill is just the same.
From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2022
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
These are people who can wield their tools of the trade, namely keyboards and laptops, from anywhere, as opposed to those who have to place themselves on the front line to earn their hourly pay.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2022
This section might as well cover all of the "tools of the trade".
From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim
