not versed in
Example Sentences
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In an effort to avoid being sacked, Orlovsky ran out the back of his team’s “end zone”—which, for those not versed in football, is against the rules and results in an immediate penalty.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2023
Added Mr. Wood, a former associate provost at Boston University: “It is easy to see why people who are not versed in civics are confused about the division of powers in the federal government.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
To those not versed in its language, it’s admittedly overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2021
She followed the advice and explained in a letter what had happened - they were inexperienced, they were not versed in the Games protocol, it had taken everything to get Aruba to Rio.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2021
I do not remember precisely what it was—I am not versed in sea terms; but I do remember that Mr. Kendall left the class contrary to my express order.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Oliver Optic
