by trade

idiom

—used when indicating someone's job, especially a job that requires special training and skills and is done by using the hands

I am a carpenter/electrician/beautician by trade.

Examples of by trade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Koppelman’s a writer by trade, but he’s played small roles onscreen before, and The Bear doesn’t ask too much of him beyond the kind of dry, unflappable presence to which many showrunners should aspire. —

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024 Although some of the team are PR professionals by trade, Otter PR realized the value and insight offered by those who have seen the other side of the business — journalists and reporters among them. —

Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 Malhotra, a services exec by trade, is also upping his producer game. —

Hannah Abraham, Deadline, 20 June 2024 While Rice is a catcher by trade — Ausmus played the position for 18 years — the Yankees will use him at first base with Anthony Rizzo sidelined by an arm fracture. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for by trade

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