old hand (Meaning)

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old hand (n)

an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

The old hand at the construction site deftly guided the crane to lift the heavy beam.
As a seasoned traveler, she was an old hand at navigating foreign lands and cultures.
The veteran teacher was an old hand at managing unruly classrooms and inspiring students.
The surgeon was known as an old hand, with decades of experience performing complex operations.
The curator of the museum was an old hand at handling priceless artifacts.
The old hand at the restaurant seamlessly greeted customers and took their orders with efficiency.
The elderly volunteer was an old hand at knitting warm scarves and hats for the homeless.
The seasoned lawyer was an old hand at crafting persuasive arguments and winning cases.
The old hand at the poker table never showed his emotions, maintaining a poker face throughout the game.
The experienced hiker was an old hand at traversing treacherous trails and navigating rugged terrain.

an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

veteran,vet, stager, master, old-timer, doyen, warhorse, expert, dab hand, maven

freshman, recruit, recruit, neophyte, apprentice, rookie, student, beginner, student, novice

The old hand at the construction site deftly guided the crane to lift the heavy beam.

As a seasoned traveler, she was an old hand at navigating foreign lands and cultures.

The veteran teacher was an old hand at managing unruly classrooms and inspiring students.

The surgeon was known as an old hand, with decades of experience performing complex operations.