old hand

1. (idiomatic)A person who is experienced at a certain activity.

   Near-synonyms: insider, initiate; habitué

   My tax advisor is an old hand at dealing with auditors.

   alter Hase, Routinier

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

1. She took the old woman's hand and led her to the church.

   deSie hat die Hand der Alten genommen und hat sie zur Kirche geführt. — Shoyren

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2. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all.

   ruЛучше иметь старые поношенные бриллианты, чем никаких вовсе. — Ooneykcall

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3. He was an old hand at the game.

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4. He is an old hand at that work.

   deWas diese Arbeit betrifft, ist er ein alter Hase. — Dani6187

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5. Let me pass my old hand over your face.

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