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grand old man of

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the grand old man of something (humorous)
a man who has been involved in a particular activity for a long time and is known and respected by a lot of people. It was in this play that he formed a double act with that other grand old man of the Berlin theatre, Bernhard Minetti.
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At that time Professor Joseph Henry, who knew more of the theory of electrical science than any other American, was the Grand Old Man of Washington; and poor Bell, in his doubt and desperation, resolved to run to him for advice.
The History of the Telephone by Casson, Herbert N. View in context
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