Rolled into one

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Combining several things into one.

She's a singer, dancer, and actress all rolled into one.
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Often appears as...

  • singer
  • dancer

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Usage Clarity

Use 'rolled into one' to clarify that something has multiple functions or roles, not just one.

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This device is a camera, computer, and phone all rolled into one.
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Metaphoric Expression

'Rolled into one' is a metaphor suggesting different elements are combined as seamlessly as one.

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Our new team member is like five specialists rolled into one.
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Not Literal

Understand that 'rolled into one' is never used in a literal sense, but always figuratively.

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This book is a thriller, mystery, and romance all rolled into one.
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