line of work

line of work
noun
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money (Freq. 1)
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he's not in my line of business

Syn: ↑occupation, ↑business, ↑job, ↑line
Derivationally related forms: ↑occupy (for: ↑occupation)
Hypernyms: ↑activity
Hyponyms:
confectionery, ↑sport, ↑farming, ↑land, ↑game, ↑biz, ↑career, ↑calling, ↑vocation, ↑employment, ↑work, ↑appointment, ↑position, ↑post, ↑berth, ↑office, ↑spot, ↑billet, ↑place, ↑situation, ↑treadmill, ↑salt mine, ↑trade, ↑craft, ↑profession, ↑metier, ↑medium, ↑accountancy, ↑accounting, ↑photography, ↑catering

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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