old hand

noun
a person who is experienced in or familiar with a subject, area, procedure, etc.: The guide you just hired is an old hand at leading safaris.
Origin:
1775–85

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old hand
 
—n
1.  a person who is skilled at something through long experience
2.  informal (Austral) (in the 19th century) an ex-convict
3.  informal (Austral) a person who is long established in a place

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old hand (at (sth)) definition


  1. n.
    someone experienced at doing something. : I'm an old hand at fixing cars.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
Ralph dilly-dallied along the way, tossing the coin and catching it in his
  small ten-year-old hand.
The ribs and planks creaked, but nothing gave, not even the old hand-sewn sails.
Whether you're a beginner or an old hand, you're sure to learn about lots of
  terrific sources you never knew existed.
And if you are an old hand, please, please publicize the names of the companies
  that have adopted your philosophy.
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