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Connaissance et Compréhension - Expertise

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant l'expertise avec des exemples comme "prendre le coup" et "les ficelles du métier".

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding
to [get] the hang of {sth}

to learn how something works or how to use it

Ex: Don't worry; it might seem complicated now, but you'll get the hang of cooking this recipe.
to [know] {one's} stuff

to be very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular field of work

Ex: If you have questions about history, ask Sarah.She really knows her stuff.
[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
to [know] the ropes

to have a good knowledge or understanding about how to do something or how something works

Ex: In politics, it's essential to know the ropes of diplomacy and negotiation.
to [learn] the ropes

to become acquainted with or knowledgeable about how to do a certain job or task

Ex: New recruits spend their first few weeks learning the ropes of military discipline.
old hand

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

vieux de la vieille, expert

vieux de la vieille, expert

Ex: " The old hand on the construction site offered valuable guidance to the new workers . "**Le vétéran** sur le chantier a offert des conseils précieux aux nouveaux travailleurs.
a nose for {sth}

one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
(strong|strongest) suit
strong suit
[Phrase]

something that one is exceptionally good at

Ex: You see, helping people in need isn't actually my strongest suit.
past master

an expert in a particular field with a great deal of experience

maître accompli, expert chevronné

maître accompli, expert chevronné

Ex: In the kitchen , Chef Rodriguez is a past master of blending flavors and textures .Dans la cuisine, le chef Rodriguez est un **maître incontesté** du mélange des saveurs et des textures.
to [turn] {one's} hand to {sth}

to start something, such as an activity, field of study, etc., in an skillful way

Ex: The artist turned his hand to sculpting after years of painting.
to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

Ex: His ability to carry a tune made him the lead singer of the band.
jack of all trades

a person who is competent in many different tasks

Ex: While he may not be a master chef, he's a jack of all trades in the kitchen, cooking up a variety of dishes.
of the first water

(of a person) with exceptional skill or talent in a particular area or field, to the point of being considered an example of excellence

Ex: Her leadership qualities are of the first water, inspiring and guiding her team to achieve great success.
worth {one's} salt

used to describe a competent person who performs their job well and is deserving of respect and the compensation they receive

Ex: An effective teacher is worth their salt; they inspire and educate their students, shaping their future.
to [know] what [is] what

to have a clear understanding or knowledge of a situation or matter

Ex: In the world of finance, you have to know what is what to make wise investment choices.
to [know] {one's} onions

to have a great deal of information regarding a particular subject

Ex: In the world of finance, Sarah knows her onions and can provide excellent investment advice.
to [keep] {one's} hand in

to practice or engage in an activity only to maintain a skill or ability

Ex: Retired engineers often keep their hand in by mentoring young engineers or consulting on projects.
tricks of the trade

a set of techniques that are only shared among members of a particular profession

Ex: We asked five successful writers to reveal some of the tricks of the trade.
to [play] by ear

to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

Ex: In improvisational theater, actors often have to play by ear and respond to audience suggestions.
to [have] Van Gogh's ear for {sth}

to be exceptionally talented and naturally skilled in a particular area

Ex: He's really skilled at writing computer code, almost like he has Van Gogh's ear for it.
to [get|have] the basics (down|straight|right)

to have the fundamental knowledge or skills that is required

Ex: Once you have the basics right, hammock camping is easy as well as safe and fun.
to [have] a way with {sb/sth}

to have a natural talent in dealing with a particular type of people or things

Ex: She has a way with animals and can calm even the most skittish of pets.
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