past master
past master
Definition
past master
noun
- a person who formerly held the position of master, as in a lodge or club
Etymology: for passed master
a person who has had long experience in some occupation, art, etc.; expert
past master
Usage Examples
Preposition: in
- art: Some bookers may be more amenable to you dropping in on the offchance - Jimmy Carr was a past master in that particular art!
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