| Phrase/Idiom | back to the salt mines |
|---|---|
| Definition | Saying that you have to go back to the salt mines is a humorous way of talking about returning to work, usually with some reluctance. |
| Example | We got three days off at Easter and then it was back to the salt mines. |
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