à pied d'œuvre

French

Etymology

Literally, “at the foot of work” (as if the work were a mountain to be climbed).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a pje d‿œvʁ/

Adjective

à pied d’œuvre (invariable)

1. ready to start work, ready to get down to business

   être à pied d’œuvre ― to be ready to start