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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a jack of all" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone who has a wide range of skills or knowledge in various areas, but may not be an expert in any one particular field.
Example: "While he may not be a master in any single discipline, he is a jack of all trades, able to tackle many different tasks with ease."
Alternatives: "a versatile person" or "a multi-talented individual".
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I'm more of a jack of all trades.
Top tip: "Don't be a jack of all trades.
I like being a jack of all trades.
"I'm a jack of all trades, really," he said in 2006 when The One Show launched.
He hopes not to end up a jack of all trades.
And I did not like the idea of being a jack of all trades.
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Shift is a jack-of-all trades.
A modern fullback must be a jack-of-all-trades.
Am I becoming a jack-of-all-trades and master of none?
At Citigroup, executives portray Mr. Corbat as a jack-of-all-trades.
Being a jack-of-all-trades allowed him to escape teaching, for the most part.
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