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back in harness

To be restored to one's employment or office. Often said of someone returning to work after recovering from illness.
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"Jim was glad to be back in harness, after a week's absence from work through illness."

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Submitted by RobertHaigh on July 20, 2020

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вернуться к работе; снова в деле

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