an old horse knows the way; experienced person can guide others
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
an old horse knows the way; an experienced person is a good guide
commendatoryUsed to praise someone's rich experience and ability to guide others correctly, especially in complex or confusing situations. Often carries a commendatory and respectful tone.
Zhè这
ge个
xiàng项
mù目
hěn很
fù复
zá杂
，
xìng幸
hǎo好
yǒu有
Zhāng张
jīng经
lǐ理
zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
mǎ马
shí识
tú途
。
This project is very complicated. Fortunately, we have Manager Zhang, who is like an old horse that knows the way.
Zài在
xīn新
háng行
yè业
lǐ里
mō摸
suǒ索
shí时
，
wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
yī一
wèi位
lǎo老
mǎ马
shí识
tú途
de的
gù顾
wèn问
。
When exploring a new industry, we need an experienced consultant who knows the ropes.
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Lǎo老
mǎ马
shí识
tú途
，
tīng听
Wáng王
shī师
fu傅
de的
zhǔn准
méi没
cuò错
。
An old horse knows the way; listening to Master Wang is definitely the right thing to do.
Zài在
gōng公
sī司
miàn面
lín临
wēi危
jī机
shí时
，
tā他
de的
lǎo老
mǎ马
shí识
tú途
wèi为
dà大
jiā家
zhǐ指
míng明
le了
fāng方
xiàng向
。
When the company faced a crisis, his experience as an old hand showed everyone the way forward.