old hand

noun

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He's an old hand at working on cars. with 25 years on the job, Vinnie was the old hand everyone went to with their problems
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Toussaint is an old hand in dealing with pets. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 The bolt that holds the rack to the trailer hitch receiver gets nice and tight, eliminating the wiggle and clang-and-bang that an old hand-me-down rack tends to have. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 13 May 2026 The sensation of a 3-year-old hand in mine is the physical embodiment of living happily ever after. — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026 On the television side, however, the winning series for excellence in period, sci-fi/fantasy, and contemporary costumes were all old hands. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for old hand

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First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of old hand was in 1764

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“Old hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20hand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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