be back in (the) harness
To have resumed one's daily work, as after a vacation or brief hiatus. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not thrilled about being back in the harness on Monday. I always take an extra couple of days off when I travel so that I won't be back in harness the very next day after I fly back. A: "Oh, you're back in the harness already?" B: "Yep, don't remind me!"
be back in harness
To resume one's daily work. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not thrilled to be back in harness on Monday. When are you back in harness after your trip? A: "Oh, you're back in the harness already?" B: "Yep, don't remind me!"
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