Definition of in harness
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: working at a job : on duty
After a fun weekend I was back in harness on Monday, handling paperwork at my desk.
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“In harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20harness. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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