"tools of trade" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tools of trade pl . [canonical], tool of trade [singular], tools of the trade [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|p|sg=tool of trade}} tools of trade pl (normally plural, singular tool of trade)
  1. (idiomatic) The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation. Tags: idiomatic, plural-normally
    Sense id: en-tools_of_trade-en-noun-OdGgCK1V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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