stock-in-trade
ˌstock-in-ˈtrade /ˌstɒk.ɪnˈtreɪd/ aep /ˌstɑːk-/ noun [U]
1 F0 the typical characteristics or behaviour of someone or something: » The song was perfect for the soft vocals that are her stock-in-trade.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristics2 F0 OLD-FASHIONED the tools and other objects that you need for your job Thesaurus+: ↑Things needed for a task |