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Definition at the coalface in British English

at the coalface phrase

phrase
1

doing the hardest part of a job instead of just managing or organizing it

Example

Teachers at the coalface know these reforms don't work.

Synonyms and related words
at the coalface be back in business employment
Definition at the coalface in British English