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old hands
[/oʊld hændz/]
noun
veteranos, pessoas experientes
1.
People who are experienced and skilled at doing something; those who have done something for a long time
The old hands in the company knew exactly how to handle the crisis.
Os veteranos da empresa sabiam exatamente como lidar com a crise.
2.
Experienced workers or members of a group who have institutional knowledge
We rely on the old hands to train the new employees.
Contamos com os veteranos para treinar os novos funcionários.
NYC Slang
OGs (Original Gangsters) - in the sense of experienced figures; seasoned vets
Synonyms
veterans
experts
seasoned professionals
experienced workers
old-timers
Antonyms
novices
rookies
beginners
newcomers
greenhorns
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
veteranos, pessoas experientes
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
velhos de guerra, veteranos
Common in business contexts
Portugal
velhos do ofício, pessoas experientes
Slightly more formal tone
Related Idioms & Phrases
old hand at something
an old hand in the game
old hands know the ropes
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