meaning of "an experienced person"

[chaza]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #217 "American English Idioms", question 5

Mr. Taylor is a great mentor because he's really nice and an old hand at teaching. What is the meaning of 'an old hand?' .........

(a) an inexperienced person
(b) an experienced person
(c) a novice
(d) a positive person

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #217 "American English Idioms", answer 5

Mr. Taylor is a great mentor because he's really nice and an old hand at teaching. What is the meaning of 'an old hand?' an experienced person

Correct answer: (b) an experienced person
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meaning of "an experienced person"?

chaza

[Alan]

Hi,

An experienced person is someone who has a considerable knowledge of a particular skill. In the sentence quoted it is a reference to teaching.

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