tricks of the trade

trick of the trade

A skill associated with a particular job that makes one more proficient, often acquired through experience. You'll get better at taking dictation—you're a receptionist now, and it's a trick of the trade. When you're a pediatrician, being able to stay calm while dealing with panicked parents is a trick of the trade.
See also: of, trade, trick

tricks of the trade

Certain clever or ingenious skills, techniques, or methods used by professionals to do something more easily or efficiently. My uncle used to be a tailor, so he taught me all the tricks of the trade to alter a shirt. My accountant friend is showing me the tricks of the trade to pay as few taxes as possible on my income.
See also: of, trade, trick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*tricks of the trade

special skills and knowledge associated with any trade or profession. (*Typically: know ~; learn ~; show someone ~; teach someone ~.) I know a few tricks of the trade that make things easier. I learned the tricks of the trade from my uncle.
See also: of, trade, trick
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

tricks of the trade

Clever ways of operating a business or performing a task or activity, especially slightly dishonest or unfair ones. For example, Alma knows all the tricks of the trade, cutting the fabric as close as possible, or The butcher weighs meat after it's wrapped; charging for the packaging is one of the tricks of the trade .
See also: of, trade, trick
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

tricks of the trade

special ingenious techniques used in a profession or craft, especially those that are little known by outsiders.
See also: of, trade, trick
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the ˌtricks of the ˈtrade

the clever or expert ways of doing things, especially used by people in their jobs: She’s only been here a couple of months, so she’s still learning the tricks of the trade.
See also: of, trade, trick
Farlex Partner Idioms 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.
See also: of, trade, trick
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • trick of the trade
  • there are horses for courses
  • horses for courses
  • in (one's) element
  • in element
  • in one's element
  • in your element
  • be in (one's) element
  • element
  • good in bed
References in classic literature
He had not worked off a cake; yet he had tried all the tricks of the trade, even to the washing of a hermit; but the hermit died.
Connecticut Yankee
He brings in a wealth of experience and knowledge about the tricks of the trade that are commonly used in tax evasion.
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If you're ever going to get inked, you want your artist to know the tricks of the trade. Once again, Adam has gone from apprentice to wizard.
ADAM McNATT
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According to supermodel and face of the new Speedo Sculpture range Yasmin Le Bon: "After spending 33 years on the modelling circuit I have heard all of the tricks of the trade. The best advice I've received on looking your best in a swimsuit is to wear it with confidence and a smile.
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I'm even less sure about the ethics of a show which, on the face of it, appears to be passing on shoplifting tricks of the trade to anyone who may be considering a career change.
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Shop Secrets: Tricks of the Trade is Channel 4's hidden cameras show which sends in a team of hotshot sales people to scam and con unsuspecting customers.
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Gary was approached by the organisers, Hairdressers Journal, to present a 25 minute show for the crowds and his stage performance combined a story of classic session worK with long hair, followed by a display of TRICKs of the trade to reinvent shorter styles.
Gary's a cut above the rest
The Newcastle city councillor was recorded saying he knew the "tricks of the trade" needed to help a development go ahead.
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The SNAG Teaching Zone has been given over specifically for juniors, teaching them some tricks of the trade. Alongside this is the Junior Coaching section, which offers all juniors free coaching, whether they are just starting the game or want to improve their skills.
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TWO apprentices will be learning the tricks of the trade to work as dry stone wallers over the summer as part of a scheme aiming to ensure heritage skills survive.
Scheme is keeping skills alive
Below are the tricks of the trade it used against The Third Jihad.
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