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Definition of old master - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
art historyTECH. great European painter from 16th to 18th centuryTECH.
- Rembrandt is considered an old master.
2.
museum pieceTECH. painting by such a painterTECH.
- The museum acquired an old master from the 17th century..
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Expressions with old
ordinary or typical without special features
He just grabbed any old shirt from the closet.
card game where players avoid an unmatchable card
We played old maid during the family gathering.
valued for traditional style, charm, or nostalgia from the past
Her old school dress stood out at the party.
physical injuries that have not fully healed
His old wounds still ached in the cold weather.
return to previous habits after change
After a month of dieting, he went back to his old ways.
past time remembered as better or happier than now
People often talk about the good old days.
learning is possible at any age
Grandma started painting at 70, proving you're never too old to learn.
refers to something that is not new
Look at that car, that's an old one.
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
They argue like an old married couple every day after dinner..
argue in a familiar, long-standing, and routine way
They argue like old married couples about small things.
argue repeatedly in a petty or familiar way
They bicker like an old married couple over small things.
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
revert to previous habits or behaviors
After a month of dieting, he fell back into his old ways.
argue in a familiar nagging way like long-time partners often do
Those two fight like an old married couple over every little decision.
changing established behaviors is difficult
Old habits are hard to break, like biting nails.
it's difficult to change long-established habits
He still smokes despite his health issues; old habits die hard.
someone who has the wisdom of age during physical youth
He is an old head on young shoulders, always giving good advice.
describe meeting of older and newer generations or ideas
The conference was where old meets new in technology.
old ideas or things presented in a new way
The movie is just old wine in new bottles with a modern twist.
feels like past moments with happy memories
This party seems like old times with all my friends here!
situation that happens repeatedly
It's the same old story: he promises to help but never does.
male friend or dependable fellow
Tom is a good old boy who always helps out.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
Expressions with master
person who controls puppets in a performance
The puppet master skillfully maneuvered the marionettes on stage..
person with exceptional skill or knowledge in an area
She is a past master of classical piano.
person who controls their own life and decisions
After starting his business, he became his own master.
person who has many skills but is not an expert in any
He is a master of none, knowing a bit of everything.
individual in control of their daily activities
As a freelancer, Jenna enjoys being the master of her time and commitments.
highly skilled painter or artist
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of the brush.
person who points out what everyone already knows
He is such a master of the obvious!
largest bedroom in a house, typically with an attached bathroom
They decided to renovate the master bedroom to add more space..
key designed to open multiple locks
The janitor used a master key to open all the office doors.
advanced university degree after a bachelor's degree
She earned her master's degree in biology.
special skill or quality shown by an expert
The painting has the touch of a master.
person very skilled at chess, often winning important competitions
The chess master defeated all his opponents easily.
pursue a master's degree program at a university
She decided to do a master's in biology.
person overseeing a gaming event
The game master ensured the tournament ran smoothly.
original document or recording from which copies are made
The studio carefully stored the master copy of the film..
person introducing performers at a show
The master of ceremonies introduced the next comedian.
control anger or stop oneself from getting angry
He tried hard to master his temper during the argument.
person who asks questions and leads a quiz or game
The question master read the next question aloud.
person who trains, directs, and rehearses ballet dancers
The ballet master prepared the dancers for the big show.
official in charge of a harbour
The harbour master directed the ships during the busy season..
leader with exceptional skills and leadership
She was the master and commander of the successful project.
person very skilled in a craft, often trains apprentices
The master craftsman taught his apprentice how to carve wood.
detailed long-term strategy for achieving major goals
The city's master plan includes new parks and improved public transportation.
leader of a Cub Scout pack
The cub master organized the weekend camping trip.
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Examples of old master in a sentence
He specializes in restoring old master artworks. They displayed an old master in the gallery. An old master was auctioned for a record price.
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- French:vieux maître, tableau de maître, ...
- German:Altmeister, alter Meister, ...
- Italian:vecchio maestro, maestro antico, ...
- Spanish:gran maestro, ...
- Portuguese:mestre antigo, mestre clássico, ...
- Chinese:古典大师, 古代名画, ...
- Japanese:オールドマスター, 古典絵画, ...
- Arabic:فَنان كَبير قَديم, لَوْحَة فَنَّان قَدِيم, ...
- Hebrew:אָמָּן מֻכָּר, צִיּוּר שֶׁל אֶחָד מֵהַמַּאסְטֶרִים הַיְשָׁנִים, ...
- Russian:старый мастер, старинная картина, ...
- Ukrainian:старий майстер, картина старого майстра, ...
- Hindi:महान चित्रकार, पुरानी पेंटिंग, ...
- Bengali:পুরনো মাস্টার, পুরাতন মাস্টার, ...
- Catalan:gran mestre, vell mestre, ...
- Czech:starý mistr, obraz starého mistra, ...
- Danish:gammel mester, historisk mester, ...
- Dutch:oude meester, oude meesterwerk, ...
- Greek:παλιός δάσκαλος, ιστορικός δάσκαλος, ...
- Hungarian:régi mester, régi mester festménye, ...
- Khmer:វិចិត្រករអឺរ៉ុបបុរាណ, គំនូររបស់វិចិត្រករបុរាណល្បីល្បាញ, ...
- Korean:거장, 옛 거장의 그림, ...
- Persian:استاد قدیمی, تابلوی استاد قدیمی, ...
- Polish:stary mistrz, klasyczne dzieło, ...
- Portuguese (BR):mestre antigo, mestre clássico, ...
- Romanian:mare maestru, tablou de maestru vechi, ...
- Swedish:gammal mästare, gammal mästarmålning, ...
- Thai:จิตรกรเอกในอดีต, ภาพวาดของจิตรกรเอกโบราณ, ...
- Turkish:eski usta, eski usta tablosu, ...
- Vietnamese:danh họa cổ điển, tranh của bậc thầy cổ điển, ...
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