teach (one) (all) the tricks of the trade

teach (one) (all) the tricks of the trade

To explain or demonstrate to one the various clever or ingenious skills, techniques, or methods used by professionals to do something more easily or efficiently. My uncle used to be a tailor, so he teaches me all the tricks of the trade whenever I want to alter one of my shirts. My accountant friend is teaching me the tricks of the trade to pay as few taxes as possible on my income.

See also: of, teach, trade, trick

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