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Knowledge & Understanding - Expertise

Explore English idioms regarding expertise with examples like "get the hang of" and "tricks of the trade".

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to get the hang of something

to learn how something works or how to use it

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to know one's stuff

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

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show somebody the ropes

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

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to know the ropes

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

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to learn the ropes

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

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old hand

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

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a nose for something

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

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strong suit

something that one is exceptionally good at

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past master

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

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to turn one's hand to something

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

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to carry a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

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jack of all trades

a person who is competent in many different tasks

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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

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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

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to know what is what

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

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to know one's onions

to have a great deal of information regarding a particular subject

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to keep one's hand in

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

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tricks of the trade

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

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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

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to have Van Gogh's ear for something

to be exceptionally talented and naturally skilled in a particular area

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to get the basics down

to have the fundamental knowledge or skills that is required

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to have a way with somebody or something

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

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