don hand
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.
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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.
When it comes to fixing old engines, she's a real don hand — had it running in under an hour.
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(UK, dialect) A skilful person; a dab hand.
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