At the coal face: Definition with At the coal face Pictures and Photos

Definition of At the coal face

1. Adjective. (UK idiomatic) To be directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of At The Coal Face

at sea(p)
at sight
at sign
at signs
at sixes and sevens
at some point
at someone's service
at stake
at symbol
at symbols

at table
at that
at that place
at the best
at the best of times
at the coal face (current term)
at the corner
at the double
at the drop of a hat
at the end of one's rope

at the end of one's tether
at the end of the day
at the expense of
at the feet of
at the hand of
at the hands of
at the high port
at the latest
at the least
at the mercy of

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