He is an old stager who knows exactly how to fix the machine.
old stager
idiomA veteran; an experienced person.
As an old stager in the industry, she handled the difficult client with ease and confidence.
The director relied on the old stager to guide the younger actors through the most challenging scenes of the play.
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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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come the old soldier
Often followed by with: to deceive, impose upon, or take advantage of someone, as if exploiting one's superior age or experience.
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every old nook and cranny
Alternative form of every nook and cranny.
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give someone the old heave-ho
Alternative form of give someone the heave-ho.
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green old age
A person's elderly years that are active or full of vitality.
Last updated April 17, 2026