Shop floor meaning
What does the saying 'Shop floor' mean?
Idiom: Shop floor
Meaning:
'Shop floor' refers to the part of an organisation where the work is actually performed rather than just managed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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