Idiom | to be an old hand |
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Definition | to be experienced and good at something |
Examples | - If you need help, ask John. He's an old hand at fixing computers. - How did she manage to get him to behave so well? - Well, she's an old hand at dealing with difficult kids. - Having worked at the university for almost two years now, she's an old hand at her job. - I'm an old hand at this now, and answer most of the questions before they've asked them. |
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