Meaning of the word "Jack of All Trades" in English
What does "Jack of All Trades" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Jack of All Trades
US /ˌdʒæk əv ɔːl ˈtreɪdz/
UK /ˌdʒæk əv ɔːl ˈtreɪdz/
Idiom
a person who can do many different types of work but is not necessarily an expert in any of them
Example:
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My dad is a real Jack of all trades; he can fix anything around the house.
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She's a Jack of all trades in the office, handling everything from IT to marketing.