Old hand

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊɫd ˈhænd/

Old hand (noun)

  1. A person who has done a job or activity for a long time and knows it well.
  2. A person who is very good at a skill because they have practised it for years.
  3. A sailor with many years at sea, used especially in stories about ships and voyages.

Examples

  • She is an old hand at fixing machines.
  • The manager is an old hand in this workshop.