C1idiomworkIELTS-friendly
an old hand
USUK
a person with a lot of experience of a particular job or activity
Usually 'an old hand at something' or 'at doing something'. It says nothing about the person's age.
In context
Ask Mr Tuan about the contract; he's an old hand at negotiating with suppliers.
Even old hands in the newsroom were surprised by the story.
More idioms about work
- a baptism of firea very difficult first experience of a new job or activity
- a cushy joba job that is easy and pleasant but still pays well
- a dead-end joba job with no chance of promotion or of learning anything new
- a jack of all tradesa person who can do many different kinds of work fairly well
- a labour of lovehard work that you do because you enjoy it or care about it, not for money