OLD HAND


Meaning of OLD HAND in English

(~s)

If someone is an ~ at something, they are very skilled at it because they have been doing it for a long time.

An ~ at photography, Tim has been shooting wildlife as a hobby for the last 13 years.

= veteran

? novice

N-COUNT: oft N at n

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