sur le tas

on the job

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phrase Rare #45,901

on the job Often used with apprendre to mean learning by doing, rather than through formal instruction.

FR: Elle a appris à cuisiner sur le tas.

EN: She learned to cook on the job.

You’ll learn on the job!

I learned on the job, like everyone else.

We’ll learn on the job.

— Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine (1981)

The workers began an impromptu strike outside the factory.

I learned on the job.

— The Little Sister (2025)