tricks of the trade

/tɹˈɪks ɒvðə tɹˈeɪd/

/tɹˈɪks ʌvðə tɹˈeɪd/

tricks of the trade

a set of techniques that are only shared among members of a particular profession

Examples

1. A mystery writer who knows all the tricks of his trade.

2. We asked five successful writers to reveal some of the tricks of the trade.

3. There are a few tricks of the trade which will help you when painting a room.

4. Magazines often improve photographs before they print them - it's one of the tricks of the trade.