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Definition what someone does (for a living) in British English

what someone does (for a living) phrase

phrase
1

someone's job or profession

Example

I'm not sure what she does. I think she works in a bank.

Example

'What did your Dad do for a living?' 'He was a teacher.'

Definition what someone does (for a living) in British English