be back in harness

To resume one's daily work. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not thrilled to be back in harness on Monday. When are you back in harness after your trip?

(mainly British)

to have returned to work again after not working for a period of time How does it feel to be back in harness after 8 months?

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Jeffrey	['dʒefri:]
Teutorigos	-	Ancient Celtic
Thibault	tee-BO	French
Isa (1)	-	Arabic
Vicente	[vi'senti]
Benedito	-	Portuguese