Hack and Past master
Opposite meaning terms
Hack
Hack noun - A person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science.
Usage example: is he really any good at the piano or just a hack?
Past master is an antonym for hack.
Past master
Past master noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
Hack is an antonym for past master.
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