old hand

old hand
old′ hand′
n.
a person with long experience in a subject, area, procedure, etc.; veteran
Etymology: 1775–85

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • old hand — noun an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • Syn: ↑veteran, ↑old timer, ↑oldtimer, ↑warhorse, ↑old stager, ↑stager • Derivationally related forms: ↑veteran …   Useful english dictionary

  • old hand — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms old hand : singular old hand plural old hands someone who has been doing something for a long time and is very good at it old hand at: After bringing up six kids, I m an old hand at it …   English dictionary

  • old hand — /oʊld ˈhænd/ (say ohld hand) noun 1. someone with a great deal of experience in a particular situation, location, workplace, etc., sometimes specified: an old China hand. 2. Australian History a convict who had spent some years in the colony; old …  

  • old hand — {n. phr.} An experienced and highly skilled expert at some particular job. * /Uncle Joe is an old hand at repairing car engines./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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