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Old Hand (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • As a veteran of the company for over 20 years, John was considered an old hand who could navigate its complex bureaucracy with ease.
  • The general relied on his old hands to make strategic decisions during times of crisis, trusting their instincts honed from years of battle.
  • With decades of experience in the cutthroat world of finance, Sarah was an old hand who knew how to read the market and make savvy investments.
  • Captain James was an old hand at sailing, having spent most of his life at sea and earning the respect of his crew for his wisdom and expertise.
  • After 30 years of service, Mary was an old hand at police work, able to read people and situations with uncanny accuracy and intervene with authority.

Synonyms

  • Old-timer
  • Warhorse
  • Stager
  • Oldtimer
  • Veteran
  • Old Stager

Hypernyms

  • Expert
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