Ply one’s trade
This expression is another way of saying to work and in football it usually means to play for a team.
- Example: Despite the fact that the forward plies his trade in a lower league he was selected for his national team.
- Example: Before playing in England, Manchester City star Yaya Toure plied his trade at Barcelona
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