A jack of all trades

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Pro Tip 1/3

Implies capability in many areas but not necessarily expertise.

Even as a jack of all trades, Tom struggles to find what he's truly best at.

Pro Tip 2/3

Commonly used with 'master of none' to emphasize lack of mastery.

Yes, he's a jack of all trades, but master of none, unfortunately.

Pro Tip 3/3

Suggests being generalist rather than a specialist in any field.

Our team needs a jack of all trades to handle diverse tasks.

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