à pied d'œuvre

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French

Etymology

Literally, at the foot of work (as if the work were a mountain to be climbed).

Pronunciation

Adjective

à pied d’œuvre (invariable)

  1. ready to start work, ready to get down to business
    être à pied d’œuvreto be ready to start