Tag: old hand
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Old hand
Word of the Day: Old hand Today, we will examine what it means to be an old hand. An old hand is someone who has been around for a while and has acquired substantial knowledge and expertise through years of practice and exposure. Having an old hand around can be both a blessing and a…
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Newbie
Word of the Day: Newbie No matter who you are, what you do, or how much experience you now have, you were once a newbie. Everyone starts from zero. A newbie is someone new to a particular activity, community, or environment. Newbies are often inexperienced or unfamiliar with the ins and outs of a specific…
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Rub elbows
English Idiom: Rub elbows/shoulders Sometimes, your kooky boss, who is also a fantastic old hand at the BBQ, may hold an event and offer everyone a great chance to rub shoulders. We have all heard about the importance of networking, exchanging business cards, etc. When we network or socialize, we rub elbows/shoulders with people. Talking…
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All hands on deck
Expression: All hands on deck The expression all hands on deck comes from the days of sailing when sailing ships were the primary form of transportation worldwide. First, I need to explain that hand can be used to refer to a person who does physical work or has some particular skill that’s required. Sometimes, a…
