老马识途 (lǎo mǎ shí tú): an old horse knows the way ; an experienced worker knows what to do; an old hand knows the ropes
老马识途
an old horse knows the way ; an experienced worker knows what to do; an old hand knows the ropes
The old horse knows the road home, which is why an army once followed one out of the mountains. Praise for the veteran whose value is knowing the way rather than moving fast.