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past master

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past master
n.
1. One who has formerly held the position of master in an organization, especially a social one such as a lodge or club.
2. One who is thoroughly experienced and skilled in a particular craft or activity.
past master
n
1. a person with talent for, or experience in, a particular activity a past master of tact
2. a person who has held the office of master in a Freemasons' lodge, guild, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.past master - someone who was formerly a masterpast master - someone who was formerly a master    
professional, master - an authority qualified to teach apprentices
2.past master - someone who has long and thorough experience in a given activity
expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
past master
noun expert, ace (informal), wizard, artist, virtuoso, old hand, dab hand (Brit. informal) He is a past master at manipulating the media.
Translations
past master
n → erfahrener Könner, erfahrene Könnerin; (Art, Sport also) → Altmeister(in) m(f); to be a past master at doing something → ein Experte m → /eine Expertin darin sein, etw zu tun
past master n to be a past master at → essere molto esperto/a in
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