carriage trade
Wealthy or upper-class people in general.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That store only sells expensive items for the carriage trade.”
“The new restaurant changed its menu to attract the carriage trade from the nearby luxury apartments.”
“By offering exclusive memberships and private viewings, the gallery successfully cultivated a loyal following among the local carriage trade.”
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jack of all trades
One competent in many endeavours, sometimes regarded as not excelling in any of them.
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jack of all trades, master of none
A person who has a competent grasp of many skills but who is not outstanding in any one.
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jill of all trades
A woman competent in many endeavors rather than only one.
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skin trade
The sex industry
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take out in trade
To accept repayment of a debt in the goods or services in which the debtor deals, rather than in money.
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tools of trade
The items and equipment that a person uses in the course and scope of their profession, trade, or occupation.
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trade hands
To change ownership.
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trick of the trade
A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience.
Last updated August 10, 2026