old hand

• Eine Person, die auf einem bestimmten Gebiet sehr erfahren, geschickt oder kundig ist, besonders weil sie sich schon lange damit beschäftigt.

A person who is very experienced, skilled, or knowledgeable at doing something, especially due to having done it for a long time.

1. Experienced personB2informal

   A person who has a lot of experience in a particular activity or job.

   Erfahrener Mensch

   • He's an old hand at fixing cars; he can repair anything.
   • She's an old hand in the kitchen, so the meal was perfect.
   • Ask the old hand for advice; he knows all the tricks.