past master (Meaning)

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past master (n)

someone who was formerly a master

someone who has long and thorough experience in a given activity

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someone who was formerly a master, someone who has long and thorough experience in a given activity

artist, wizard,expert, master, scholar, guru, adept, authority, virtuoso, maestro

apprentice, amateur, apprentice, novice, novice,amateur, beginner, beginner, layman, neophyte

The renowned swordsman was a past master of the art of combat.

The experienced surgeon possessed a past master's level of dexterity and precision.

The cunning thief was a past master at evading detection.

The seasoned diplomat was a past master of negotiation and conflict resolution.