1920, in the meaning defined above

work to

work-to-rule

work train

“Work-to-rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-to-rule. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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