tricks of the trade
US /trɪks əv ðə treɪd/
UK /trɪks əv ðə treɪd/
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trucs du métier, ficelles du métier
clever methods or special techniques used by people in a particular profession or activity, often not widely known
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He learned all the tricks of the trade from his mentor.
Il a appris tous les trucs du métier de son mentor.
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Knowing the tricks of the trade can save you a lot of time.
Connaître les trucs du métier peut vous faire gagner beaucoup de temps.