Meaning of the word "jack of all trades is a master of none" in English
What does "jack of all trades is a master of none" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jack of all trades is a master of none
US /ˌdʒæk əv ɔːl ˈtreɪdz ɪz ə ˈmæstər əv ˈnʌn/
UK /ˌdʒæk əv ɔːl ˈtreɪdz ɪz ə ˈmɑːstər əv ˈnʌn/
Idiom
a person who can do many different types of work but is not particularly good at any of them
Example:
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He tries to fix everything himself, but a jack of all trades is a master of none.
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I'd rather hire a specialist than a jack of all trades is a master of none.