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stock-in-trade [uncountable]
1 something that is typical of a particular person or thing, especially what they say or do :
Stewart's stock-in-trade was the face-to-face interview.
Stewart's stock-in-trade was the face-to-face interview.2 literary the things you need to do your job :
Vanessa's looks have been her stock-in-trade as an actress.
Vanessa's looks have been her stock-in-trade as an actress.



