jack of all trades, master of none



jack of all trades, master of none

A person who is able to do many things but does not have a high amount of skill in any one area. A: "My brother can play several instruments, but none very well." B: "You know what they say—jack of all trades, master of none."
See also: all, jack, master, none, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bartolomeo-Italian
SlÀIne-Scottish
AntjeAHN-tyəFrisian, Dutch, Low German
TammieTAM-eeEnglish
Leannalee-AN-əEnglish
ÉOwynAY-ə-win (English)Literature