in harness
US /ɪn ˈhɑːrnɪs/
UK /ɪn ˈhɑːrnɪs/

1.
au travail, en activité, en service
working or performing one's duties, especially after a period of rest or inactivity
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After a long vacation, it's good to be back in harness.
Après de longues vacances, c'est bon de reprendre le travail.
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The old politician was still in harness, actively participating in debates.
Le vieux politicien était toujours en activité, participant activement aux débats.