(the) tricks of the trade

(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.

Thesaurus: systems and methods for doing thingssynonym
Main entry: trick

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the ˌtricks of the ˈtrade idiom
the clever ways of doing things, known and used by people who do a particular job or activity
Main entry:trickidiom

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  • 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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