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(UK, idiomatic) Directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.

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at the coal face

Source Word

at the coal face

Prepositional phrase

UK idiomatic

(UK, idiomatic) Directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.

Japanese Meaning

直接事業の現場で業務を行うこと、すなわち経営層ではなく、実際の業務や現場の作業に従事することを指す。

Even as a senior manager, she spends most mornings at the coal face, checking processes and mentoring staff.

上級管理職でありながら、彼女はほとんどの朝を現場の第一線で過ごし、工程を確認してスタッフを指導している。

Sense（1）

(UK, idiomatic) Directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.