English Expression · Intermediate
line of work
An occupation
Pronunciation: say line of work
Meaning
An occupation.
Example
Before the Industrial Revolution, most children inherited their line of work from their parents through a process known as ascription.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most children inherited their line of work from their parents through a process known as ascription.
Practice tips
- Practice line of work out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.