Meaning of the word "tricks of the trade" in English

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tricks of the trade

US /trɪks əv ðə treɪd/
UK /trɪks əv ðə treɪd/
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Idiom

1.

clever methods or special techniques used by people in a particular profession or activity, often not widely known

Example:
He learned all the tricks of the trade from his mentor.
Knowing the tricks of the trade can save you a lot of time.
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