English Expression · Intermediate
old hand
A person who is experienced at a certain activity
Pronunciation: say old hand
Meaning
A person who is experienced at a certain activity.
Example
Near-synonyms: insider, initiate; habitué
Near-synonyms: insider, initiate; habitué
Practice tips
- Practice old hand out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.