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Englishan old hand
Meaning: Someone with long experience at something.
Example: “Ask Maria about the printer; she's an old hand at fixing it.”
Origin: "Hand" has meant a worker or crew member since the 17th century; an old hand is a veteran worker. The phrase is found from the 18th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Blanchir sous le harnais Literally: To grow white under the harness- French: Un vieux de la vieille Literally: An old one of the old
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