jack-of-all-trades
noun
plural jacks-of-all-trades
: a person who can do passable work at various tasks : a handy versatile person
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Why Multitasking Is Overrated Multitasking may look cool, but it has been shown to scatter an individual’s focus and productivity, in much the same way as professionals who strive to be a jack-of-all-trades and become master of none.
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Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2024, the jack-of-all-trades player amassed 34 carries for 278 yards and six touchdowns along with 23 receptions for 187 yards.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
This bomber jacket is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades, effortlessly going with everything in your closet while keeping you looking fab.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Mike has a charm that’s lovable and likely rooted in Rex’s jack-of-all-trades background.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2024, the jack-of-all-trades player amassed 34 carries for 278 yards and six touchdowns along with 23 receptions for 187 yards.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
This bomber jacket is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades, effortlessly going with everything in your closet while keeping you looking fab.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Mike has a charm that’s lovable and likely rooted in Rex’s jack-of-all-trades background.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Jack-of-all-trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jack-of-all-trades. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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