the tricks of the trade

the tricks of the trade
skills of an occupation, learn the ropes
  

I know the printing business. I'll show you the tricks of the trade.


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  • (the) tricks of the trade — the tricks of the trade phrase quick and effective methods used by experienced people in a particular profession There are a few tricks of the trade which will help you when painting a room. Thesaurus: systems and methods for doing thingssynonym… …   Useful english dictionary

  • the tricks of the trade — quick and effective methods used by experienced people in a particular profession There are a few tricks of the trade which will help you when painting a room …   English dictionary

  • tricks of the trade — ► tricks of the trade special ingenious techniques used in a profession or craft. Main Entry: ↑trick …   English terms dictionary

  • tricks of the trade — n. special skills and knowledge associated with any trade or profession. □ I know a few tricks of the trade that make things easier. □ I learned the tricks of the trade from my uncle …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • tricks of the trade —    This term refers to a clever or expert way of doing things, especially in a job.     He s a tough negotiator; he knows all the tricks of the trade …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • tricks of the trade — See the tricks of the trade …   English idioms

  • tricks of the trade — clever methods that help you to do a job better or faster. As a journalist, you learn the tricks of the trade pretty quickly or you don t survive …   New idioms dictionary

  • trick of the trade — {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1. A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way of working at a trade or job. * /Mr. Olson spent years learning the tricks of the trade as a carpenter./ * /Any one can learn how to hang… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • trick of the trade — {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1. A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way of working at a trade or job. * /Mr. Olson spent years learning the tricks of the trade as a carpenter./ * /Any one can learn how to hang… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • trick\ of\ the\ trade — n. phr. usually in plural informal 1. A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way of working at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning the tricks of the trade as a carpenter. Any one can learn how to hang wallpaper, but… …   Словарь американских идиом

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