dab hand
(British) An expert; a very skilled person.
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(British) An expert; a very skilled person.
She's a dab hand in the kitchen.
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- dab-handed82%
(British) very proficient.
- don hand76%
(UK, dialect) A skilful person; a dab hand.
- don hand75%
A British dialect term for a highly skilled or expert person — essentially the same vibe as 'dab hand,' just with a slightly different regional flavour. If someone's a don hand at something, they're not just good at it, they're seriously accomplished. The term carries genuine respect rather than casual compliment, the kind of thing a craftsman or tradesperson might say about a true expert in their field.
- mob-handed65%
(British) Being a member of a group, especially one with violent or threatening intent.
- dub65%
An unskillful, awkward person.