battle-tested skill
- noun
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habilidad probada en batalla
- The company's battle-tested skills were evident in how efficiently they handled the unexpected problems.
Examples
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Her battle-tested skills made her a valuable asset during the crisis.
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Relying on his battle-tested skills, he navigated the negotiation with confidence.
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Her battle-tested skill in negotiation helped close the deal.
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Many veterans possess battle-tested skills that are invaluable in civilian jobs.
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After years of competition, her battle-tested skill in negotiation impressed the entire team.
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The chef showcased his battle-tested skill by creating a complex dish under extreme time pressure.
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His battle-tested skill as an athlete was evident when he performed exceptionally during the championship.
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Morphology
battle-tested + skill
The adjective 'battle-tested' is transparently built from 'battle' + 'tested'—literally 'tested in battle'—so a learner who knows 'battle' and 'test' can infer it means proven under demanding or adversarial conditions. Combined with 'skill', the phrase clearly denotes a skill shown to work in tough situations; this compositional, metaphorical extension is common cross-linguistically and thus accessible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The phrase battle-tested skill comes from the image of soldiers or weapons proven in real battles, so they were 'tested' by danger. So a battle-tested skill means a skill that is proven to work well in hard, real situations.