Ply your trade

verb phrase

To do your job or work in a particular place.

He moved to London to ply his trade as a musician.
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Often appears as...

  • ply his trade
  • ply her trade

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To do your job or work in a particular place.

He moved to London to ply his trade as a musician.
Visual representation of "ply your trade" - To do your job or work in a particular place

Often appears as...

  • ply his trade
  • ply her trade

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Professional Activity

Refers to your job or main activity, usually involving expert skills or professionalism.

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After years of training, she now plies her trade as an architect.
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Location Specific

Can suggest the person moved or traveled to a specific place to work or offer services.

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The chef went abroad to ply his trade in a renowned restaurant.
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Active Practice

Implies actively engaging in work rather than holding a title; doing rather than being.

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She didn't just study music; she plies her trade in jazz clubs every weekend.
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