Spitroasting the Elder
Mark knew the tricks of the trade and fratley was at a disadvantage.
Fathom's Phantoms, Ch 9: A Change of Pace
It wasn't specifically what the scanner was designed for, but several years of working for questionable employers meant that he had picked up a few tricks of the trade.
Chapter 2: Maneki Neko
The other secrets, though - yeah, every job has secrets of one kind or another, "tricks of the trade" so to speak. that's where moon bear came in.
Chp.) 14 When Brothers Part, Leon's Part
I had nothing to take from school which could help, spare a few tricks of the trade i had learned from jack. but i already used up all of those trying to lessen the blow of humility. 'that's it!' i exclaimed silently. jack was the answer.
Sylvie: Chapter Six
She also learns a few tricks of the trade before mary leaves her alone to go on break. by the end of the night, after experiencing the job and collecting her tips, she realizes high tails might not be such a bad place to work.
(Furry) Phantom of the Opera, Acts 1-5 of 10
For years i remained there, eventually learning the tricks of the trade, throwing my voice into objects to frighten onlookers, it's mesmerizing power stronger than it had been with my mother.
All Through the Night Part 4
Kenny made sure he was fluent in every trick of the trade from keypad hacking, to building on-the-spot viruses. it was on returning from one of these missions that kenny broke some startling news to jake.
The Devil May Care 22
Mercy was emotional enough that she might just damn herself on the stand, but god knew the tricks of the trade.
Lykos 2-09 - Unexpected Reunion
He learned the tricks of the trade, their methods, their techniques... it was information that any hunter would have gladly killed to have, and they shared it freely. "you have not killed an innocent wolf. for that, i let you live."
Threetopia - Chapter 3: Into the Jungle.
You know all the tricks of the trade. all the ins and outs." vanessa carried on, sliding his pants off. undoing her waist clip, she let hers fall as well and leapt up onto his waist.
Where Life Can Lead
Seth was even the one who had taught rick the "tools and tricks of the trade" as he had put it. when seth turned eighteen, james booted him out, because being "of age" he wasn't considered worthwhile to keep around anymore.
Divine Sin Origins - Chapter 01 - Three Stories
He is cooking for them at the benihana performing all the tricks of the trade. each trick is met with a hail of tipsy woo's from the girls dressed up in their sluttiest dresses and an assortment of rude penis style party accessories.