old sailor
definitions
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A person who has spent many years working on ships or at sea; a veteran mariner with extensive maritime experience.en: A person who has spent many years working on ships or at sea; a veteran mariner with extensive maritime experience.
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A person who is highly experienced, seasoned, or expert in a particular field or activity, often used to describe someone who can navigate complex situations.en: A person who is highly experienced, seasoned, or expert in a particular field or activity, often used to describe someone who can navigate complex situations.
examples
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The old sailor told us gripping stories of giant squids and stormy nights.
The old sailor told us gripping stories of giant squids and stormy nights.
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When it comes to navigating complex corporate politics, she is an old sailor.
When it comes to navigating complex corporate politics, she is an old sailor.