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UKjack of all trades
/dʒˈak ɒv ˈɔːl tɹˈeɪdz/
/dʒˈæk ʌv ˈɔːl tɹˈeɪdz/jack of all trades
[PHRASE]
jack of all trades is a master of none
/dʒˈak ɒv ˈɔːl tɹˈeɪdz ɪz ɐ mˈastəɹ ɒv nˈʌn//dʒˈæk ʌv ˈɔːl tɹˈeɪdz ɪz ɐ mˈæstɚɹ ʌv nˈʌn/jack of all trades is a master of none
[SENTENCE]1
used to imply that a person who tries to do many different things may not become excellent or an expert in any one thing
a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one
/ɐ dʒˈak ɒv ˈɔːl tɹˈeɪdz ɪz ɐ mˈastəɹ ɒv nˈʌn bˌʌt ˈɒfɪntˌaɪmz bˈɛtə ðˌanə mˈastəɹ ɒv wˌɒn//ɐ dʒˈæk ʌv ˈɔːl tɹˈeɪdz ɪz ɐ mˈæstɚɹ ʌv nˈʌn bˌʌt ˈɔfɪntˌaɪmz bˈɛɾɚ ðˌænə mˈæstɚɹ ʌv wˌʌn/a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one
[SENTENCE]1
used to suggest that having a broad range of skills or knowledge can be more useful than expertise in only one area
Examples
1. As a marketer, he knew that a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one, as possessing a diverse skill set allowed him to adapt to changing industry trends and develop innovative marketing strategies.
2. He had dabbled in many different fields but recognized that a jack of all trades is a master of none, so he decided to focus on one area and become a true expert.
3. You're just a jack of all trades.
4. To be the jack of all trades and a master of none?
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