Meaning of the word "beware of a man of one book" in English
What does "beware of a man of one book" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beware of a man of one book
US /bɪˈwer ʌv ə mæn ʌv wʌn bʊk/
UK /bɪˈweər ɒv ə mæn ɒv wʌn bʊk/
Idiom
a warning that a person who has mastered one single subject or perspective can be a dangerous or formidable opponent
Example:
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He has studied that legal code for thirty years; beware of a man of one book.
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In a debate, beware of a man of one book, for his knowledge of that topic is exhaustive.