English Dictionary

old soldier

noun

(also figurative) A former soldier, or one who has served for a long time. / Someone with a lot of experience in something; an old hand.

The old soldier shared stories of his time in the army.

意味（1）

(also figurative) A former soldier, or one who has served for a long time.

For almost 90 years, the dependable 350hp diesel-electrics and their predecessors have given loyal service to Britain's industrial and main line railways, but even these old soldiers can't go on forever.

意味（2）

Someone with a lot of experience in something; an old hand.

意味（3）

(US, slang) The butt of a smoked cigar, or an empty bottle of liquor.

意味（4）

(slang) A bottle whose contents are drunk at a single sitting.