at the coal face

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释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands off, managerial position.

    英国 习语

词源

From being in a coal mine, at the face where the mining is actually occurring, especially in dark, cramped, dirty, hazardous conditions. Compare front line and trenches, of similar formation.

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