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Mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein

To be very experienced, cunning, and resourceful; to be a seasoned hand

In German

Mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein

Mit AL-en VAS-ern ge-VA-shen zayn

Literal Translation

To be washed with all waters

Meaning

To be very experienced, cunning, and resourceful; to be a seasoned hand.

Equivalent:"To be a seasoned hand; to be a cunning old fox"

Origin:This idiom likely comes from seafaring, where sailors who had sailed all seas (all waters) were considered highly experienced and resourceful.

Example Sentences

1
Pass auf ihn auf, er ist mit allen Wassern gewaschen.
Watch out for him, he's a cunning old fox.
2
Nach all den Jahren im Geschäft ist sie mit allen Wassern gewaschen.
After all these years in business, she's seen it all.

FAQ

How do you say "To be very experienced, cunning, and resourceful; to be a seasoned hand" in German?

"To be very experienced, cunning, and resourceful; to be a seasoned hand" in German is "Mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein" (Mit AL-en VAS-ern ge-VA-shen zayn). Example: Pass auf ihn auf, er ist mit allen Wassern gewaschen..

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