be a dab hand



be a dab hand

To be skilled in a particular area. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Amanda can fix that hole in your blouse—she's a dab hand at sewing.
See also: dab, hand

be a dab hand

  (British & Australian)
to be very good at an activity (often + at ) You should get Ann to have a look at that. She's a dab hand at getting stains out of clothes. (often + with ) I hear you're a dab hand with the paintbrush. (= you are good at painting)
See also: dab, hand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tzila-Hebrew
Gilmore['gilmɔ:']
Bronwyn-Welsh
Kalishakə-LEESH-ə, kə-LISH-əAfrican American (Rare)
Zosimus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
LinoLEE-no (Italian, Spanish), LEE-naw (Galician)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Galician