The tricks of the trade In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the tricks of the trade", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mirabella Luu calendar 2020-12-23 03:12

Meaning of The tricks of the trade

Synonyms:

know-how , tips

The tricks of the trade noun phrase

Clever methods used by experienced people in a specific domain to gain advantage.
 

The professor showed me the tricks of the trade to write a research.

It takes a long period of time to get used to the job and learn the tricks of the trade.

He has been working in logistics for 10 years, so he knows all the tricks of the trade in this field.

Other phrases about:

pull a stunt (on someone)

1. To carry out something foolish or risky

2. To carry out a trick

(all) done with mirrors

Carried out by deceit ,trickery or misdirection. 

a bag/box of tricks

Used to refer to a set of methods or items that one can use to achieve something.

try, use, etc. every trick in the book

Try, use, etc. every possible method to achieve something

 

(you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)

Used to say that it would be difficult for someone to successfully do something

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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