tools of the trade

In the royal court, Galatzine explains, George contends with being in a very uncertain position, he's trying to learn the tools of the trade, gaining confidence, and dealing with the unpredictable — James, in his case.

And during his time spent in the field, Tomlinson learned that although King and other professionals like her do view dogs as tools of the trade, there's love there as well.

One of their stated aims is to help government forces contain the terrorist outfits operating with near impunity in some areas, but those Wagner fighters reportedly have targeted civilian noncombatants with their raids and in some cases even used kidnapping and torture as tools of the trade.

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.

Johnson began by teaching the kids some basic techniques, like parting and sectioning hair, and by introducing them to the tools of the trade.